Moving to Jordan from Sierra Leone
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Sierra Leone to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Sierra Leone to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 86°F in Freetown, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sierra Leone to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Sierra Leone across all safety metrics.
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 Sierra Leone 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
Sierra Leone generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone leads in water stress level.
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 Sierra Leone 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
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.
Data: National Revenue Authority, 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 | Freetown | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Freetown | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone 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.
Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
Visa RequiredData: 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 Sierra Leone across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Sierra Leone.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Sierra Leone?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 0.4 in Sierra Leone. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sierra Leone: 41).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Sierra Leone?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 86°F in Freetown. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Freetown gets 116.0 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Sierra Leone, the official language is English.
