Moving to Sudan from Austria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Sudan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Austria to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
SD
19.6

Austria performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
SD
2.5

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AT
17.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
SD
0.4t

Austria generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AT
30.1
SD
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
SD
118.7%

Austria performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.6%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$62,930
SD
$1,165

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AT
82.0 yrs
SD
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
2.8
SD
42.9

Austria performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), The World Factbook (2009–2023), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Ministry of Finance (2016), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Khartoum
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Vienna Khartoum
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Austria passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Austria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sudan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Sudan has 0.1 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 Sudan safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Austria?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Austria?

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT SD
Population 9,208,163 51,662,147
Currency Euro (€) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages German Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —