Moving to Jordan from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turkmenistan 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

TM
1.1
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
JO
13.6

Turkmenistan 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

TM
$1,264
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
JO
25.1

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan 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

TM
87.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
JO
2.1t

Jordan performs significantly better than Turkmenistan 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

TM
5.9
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
JO
102.5%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
JO
$9,400

Turkmenistan performs better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
JO
13.9

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Turkmenistan leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Amman
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Ashgabat Amman
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan 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.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Jordan passport holders need a visa to enter Turkmenistan.

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 Turkmenistan and Jordan.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Turkmenistan 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 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Turkmenistan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in health coverage index. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM JO
Population 5,636,011 10,998,531
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911