Moving to Jordan from Lesotho

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

LS
21.6
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Lesotho across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

LS
1.5
JO
25.1

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

LS
100.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LS
0.4t
JO
2.1t

Lesotho generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LS
0.4
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LS
2.6%
JO
102.5%

Lesotho generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LS
16.5%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LS
$2,500
JO
$9,400

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LS
48.4
JO
13.9

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Lesotho passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Lesotho

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.1 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 Jordan safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Lesotho?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Jordan?

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

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At a Glance

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