Moving to Sudan from Botswana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Botswana to Sudan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Botswana to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Botswana and Sudan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Botswana performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Botswana performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Botswana generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in life expectancy.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Sudan Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.
Botswana passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa Required
Sudan passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Online (e-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?
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 Botswana and Sudan.
Is Sudan safe for expats?
Botswana performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Botswana?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Sudan?
The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
