Moving to El Salvador from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to El Salvador, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — San Salvador averages 87°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 El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
SV
7.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
SV
21.5

Jordan performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
SV
15.5

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

JO
38.0
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
SV
1.5t

El Salvador performs significantly better than Jordan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JO
7.1
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
SV
13.2%

El Salvador generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
SV
$11,300

El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
SV
12.1

Jordan generally does better on family life, though El Salvador leads in infant mortality.

Data: Jordan Tax Service, 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

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman San Salvador
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Amman San Salvador
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Jordan passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
El Salvador passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 El Salvador?

Internet is rarely the blocker — El Salvador has 10.6 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 El Salvador safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in El Salvador is 7.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Jordan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in health coverage index. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Jordan?

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO SV
Population 10,998,531 6,568,745
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911