Moving to Jordan from Haiti

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Haiti to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Haiti and Jordan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HT
50.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
JO
2.1t

Haiti generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

HT
0.3
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
JO
102.5%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
JO
$9,400

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
JO
13.9

Jordan performs significantly better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti and Jordan. To live, work, or study long-term in Jordan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jordan's immigration authority.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Haiti passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Jordan passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Jordan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Haiti and Jordan.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Jordan performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Haiti?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT JO
Population 11,334,637 10,998,531
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 911