Moving to Sudan from Afghanistan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Afghanistan to Sudan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Afghanistan to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Afghanistan and Sudan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Sudan performs significantly better than Afghanistan 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
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Afghanistan leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Sudan 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
Afghanistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in internet access.
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
Sudan performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Sudan generally does better on family life, though Afghanistan leads in education spending.
Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, 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 | Kabul | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) |
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| Month | Kabul | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) |
| Feb | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) |
| May | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) |
| Jun | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) |
| Jul | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) |
| Sep | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) |
| Oct | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) |
| Nov | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) |
| Dec | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) |
Sudan Meteorological AuthorityVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Sudan. To live, work, or study long-term in Sudan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sudan's immigration authority.
Afghanistan passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa Required
Sudan passport holder visiting Afghanistan
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 Sudan?
With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sudan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Afghanistan and Sudan.
Is Sudan safe for expats?
Sudan performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Afghanistan?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Afghanistan leads in adult obesity rate. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).
What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Afghanistan?
The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.
What language do they speak in Sudan?
The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.
