Moving to Jordan from Macau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Macau 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 Macau to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MO
0.6
JO
1.0

Macau performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MO
2.5t
JO
2.1t

Jordan performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MO
30.0
JO
7.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MO
88.0%
JO
83.0%

Macau performs better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MO
2.2%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$102,000
JO
$9,400

Macau performs better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MO
85.0 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MO
4.6
JO
13.9

Macau generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.

Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Macao Rain: 83.6 in/yr (2123 mm)
77° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Macao Amman
Jan–Mar 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Macao Amman
Jan 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.

Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Macau

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

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?

Macau performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MO JO
Population 635,293 10,998,531
Currency Macanese Pataca (MOP) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Chinese, Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +853 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911