Moving to Sudan from Barbados

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Barbados to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BB
10.0
SD
19.6

Barbados 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

BB
$1,153
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BB
29.7
SD
2.6

Barbados 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

BB
19.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BB
2.5t
SD
0.4t

Barbados 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

BB
37.6
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BB
87.5%
SD
118.7%

Barbados performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BB
8.0%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BB
$17,400
SD
$2,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BB
78.5 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BB
9.6
SD
42.3

Barbados performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Barbados, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados 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.

Barbados passport

Barbados passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Barbados

Visa Free
Sudan passport holders can enter Barbados without a visa.

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?

Barbados performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Barbados?

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 29.7 in Barbados. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

BB SD
Population 302,674 47,958,856
Currency Barbadian Dollar (BBD) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1246 +249
Time zones 1 1