Moving to Jordan from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia 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

How Saint Lucia 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

LC
36.7
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
JO
13.6

Saint Lucia 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

LC
$1,228
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
JO
2.1t

Saint Lucia performs better than Jordan 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

LC
10.8
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
JO
102.5%

Saint Lucia generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
JO
$9,400

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
JO
13.9

Saint Lucia performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Amman
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Castries Amman
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Jordan passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.

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 Saint Lucia and Jordan.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Saint Lucia 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 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Saint Lucia?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC JO
Population 167,122 10,998,531
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911