Moving to Djibouti from Jordan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Jordan to Djibouti — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Jordan to Djibouti. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Djibouti averages 93°F vs 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Jordan to Djibouti.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
DJ
23.3

Jordan performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
DJ
$155
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
DJ
2.0

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti 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

JO
38.0
DJ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
DJ
0.8t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Djibouti leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JO
7.1
DJ
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
DJ
6.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
DJ
26.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
DJ
$6,500

Jordan performs better than Djibouti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
DJ
65.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
DJ
46.9

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Djibouti leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Djibouti
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 96°/81°F (35°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 104°/86°F (40°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Amman Djibouti
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Djibouti

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

Djibouti passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa Required
Djibouti passport holders need a visa to enter Jordan.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Djibouti?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Djibouti has 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Djibouti safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Djibouti compared to Jordan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Djibouti, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Djibouti scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

What's the weather like in Djibouti compared to Jordan?

The average high temperature in Djibouti is 93°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Djibouti receives around 6.5 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

The official languages in Djibouti are Arabic and French. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO DJ
Population 10,998,531 957,273
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Languages Arabic Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +253
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911