Moving to Tajikistan from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Tajikistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Tajik.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
TJ
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
TJ
13.9

Jordan generally does better on safety, though Tajikistan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
TJ
$364
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
TJ
21.3

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

JO
38.0
TJ
159.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
TJ
0.9t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Tajikistan 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
TJ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
TJ
69.9%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Tajikistan 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%
TJ
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
TJ
$4,600

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan 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
TJ
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
TJ
32.3

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Tajikistan 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

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Dushanbe
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 52°/33°F (11°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 92°/59°F (33°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 62°/39°F (17°/4°C)
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Month Amman Dushanbe
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Tajikistan

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

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tajikistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Jordan and Tajikistan.

Is Tajikistan safe for expats?

Jordan generally does better on safety, though Tajikistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tajikistan is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Tajikistan compared to Jordan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tajikistan, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Tajikistan scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Dushanbe is 72°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Dushanbe receives around 25.7 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Tajikistan?

The official languages in Tajikistan are Russian and Tajik. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO TJ
Population 10,998,531 9,119,347
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Languages Arabic Russian, Tajik
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +992
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911