Moving to Jordan from Sudan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Sudan to Jordan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Sudan to Jordan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Sudan to Jordan, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to Jordan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan performs significantly better than Sudan 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan 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
Sudan 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
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Jordan performs significantly better than Sudan 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
Sudan generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in gdp per capita.
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 performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, 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 | Khartoum | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.
Sudan passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Sudan
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 Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Sudan?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
