Moving to Senegal from Jordan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Jordan to Senegal? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Senegal compared to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
SN
20.8

Jordan performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
SN
$206
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
SN
1.3

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal 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
SN
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
SN
0.8t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Senegal 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
SN
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
SN
16.3%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal 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%
SN
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
SN
$4,400

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal 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
SN
70.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
SN
32.4

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Senegal 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

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Dakar
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 77°/64°F (25°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 79°/70°F (26°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 86°/77°F (30°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Amman Dakar
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Senegal

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

Senegal passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa Required
Senegal 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 Senegal?

Connectivity is usually fine (Senegal: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Senegal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Senegal safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Jordan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Senegal?

The official language in Senegal is French. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO SN
Population 10,998,531 17,923,036
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +221
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 17