Moving to Jordan from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
JO
13.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda 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

RW
62.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
JO
2.1t

Rwanda 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

RW
0.3
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
JO
102.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
JO
$9,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
JO
13.9

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

Data: Rwanda Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Amman
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Kigali Amman
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

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?

With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Jordan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Rwanda and Jordan.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Rwanda generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Rwanda?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW JO
Population 13,173,730 10,998,531
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911