Moving to Sudan from Benin

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Benin to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
SD
2.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Benin across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BJ
77.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
SD
0.4t

Sudan performs significantly better than Benin 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

BJ
0.2
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
SD
118.7%

Benin generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
SD
$2,800

Benin 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

BJ
62.2 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
SD
42.3

Sudan generally does better on family life, though Benin leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Khartoum
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Porto-novo Khartoum
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN), Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Free
Sudan passport holders can enter Benin 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?

Sudan performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Benin?

Sudan performs significantly better than Benin across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

BJ SD
Population 13,754,688 47,958,856
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages French Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +249
Time zones 1 1