Moving to Jordan from Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from Samoa to Jordan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Samoa to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Samoa generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Samoa performs better than Jordan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Jordan performs significantly better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Samoa generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ministry of Revenue, Samoa, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Apia | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Apia | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Jordan Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.
Samoa passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on Arrival
Jordan passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Jordan: 7.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Jordan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Samoa 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 6.2 in Samoa.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Samoa?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Samoa?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
