Moving to Sudan from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahrain to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 86°F in Manama, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahrain and Sudan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
SD
19.6

Bahrain performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BH
68.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
SD
0.4t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BH
18.7
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
SD
118.7%

Bahrain generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
SD
$2,800

Bahrain performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BH
79.9 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
SD
42.3

Bahrain performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Khartoum
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Manama Khartoum
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.

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?

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 Bahrain and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Bahrain performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Bahrain?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

BH SD
Population 1,540,558 47,958,856
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Arabic Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999