Moving to Sudan from Bhutan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bhutan to Sudan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bhutan to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 72°F in Thimphu, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
SD
19.6

Bhutan 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

BT
$677
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
SD
2.6

Bhutan 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

BT
57.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
SD
0.4t

Bhutan 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

BT
0.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
SD
118.7%

Bhutan 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

BT
5.7%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
SD
$2,800

Bhutan 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

BT
72.3 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
SD
42.3

Bhutan performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Thimphu Rain: 23.3 in/yr (591 mm)
72° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Khartoum
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Thimphu Khartoum
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan 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.

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Bhutan

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Bhutan performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan 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 5.5 in Bhutan. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

BT SD
Population 867,775 47,958,856
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Dzongkha Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +249
Time zones 1 1