Moving to Zimbabwe from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Zimbabwe, and you’d need to navigate life in Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
ZW
29.9

Jordan performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
ZW
1.7

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe 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
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
ZW
0.8t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Zimbabwe 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
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
ZW
46.1%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe 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%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
ZW
$3,500

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe 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
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
ZW
28.5

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe 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

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Harare
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Amman Harare
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Jordan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?

Connectivity is usually fine (Zimbabwe: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Zimbabwe offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Jordan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?

The official languages in Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO ZW
Population 10,998,531 15,121,004
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Arabic Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +962 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 999