Moving to Lesotho from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Lesotho, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Sotho. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
LS
37.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
LS
21.6

Jordan performs better than Lesotho across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
LS
$386
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
LS
1.5

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho 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
LS
100.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
LS
0.4t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Lesotho 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
LS
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
LS
2.6%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Lesotho 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%
LS
16.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
LS
$2,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
LS
59.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
LS
48.4

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

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

Maseru Rain: 25.3 in/yr (642 mm)
74° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Maseru
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 67°/39°F (20°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 68°/37°F (20°/3°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
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Month Amman Maseru
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Lesotho

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

Lesotho passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Lesotho 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 Lesotho?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Lesotho has 0.4 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 Lesotho safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Lesotho across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lesotho is 37.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Lesotho compared to Jordan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Lesotho, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Lesotho scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Maseru is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Maseru receives around 25.3 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Lesotho?

The official languages in Lesotho are English and Sotho. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO LS
Population 10,998,531 2,193,970
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Lesotho Loti (LSL)
Languages Arabic English, Sotho
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +962 +266
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911