Moving to Jordan from Mali

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mali to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 95°F in Bamako, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
JO
13.6

Jordan performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ML
$104
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mali 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

ML
65.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
JO
2.1t

Mali 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

ML
0.8
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
JO
102.5%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Mali leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ML
3.0%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
JO
$9,400

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Mali leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ML
62.4 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
JO
13.9

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bamako Rain: 39.0 in/yr (991 mm)
95° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Amman
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Bamako Amman
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO), Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mali 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.

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Mali

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

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 Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Mali?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mali leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

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

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At a Glance

ML JO
Population 20,741,769 10,998,531
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +223 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911