Moving to Sudan from Brunei
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Brunei to Sudan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Brunei 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 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brunei to Sudan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Brunei 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
Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Brunei 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
Brunei 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
Brunei performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Brunei performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), The World Factbook (2009–2023), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division, Brunei (2016), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015). How we calculate this
Weather in Sudan vs Brunei
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bandar Seri Begawan | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) |
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| Month | Bandar Seri Begawan | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) |
| Feb | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) |
| May | 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) |
| Jun | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) |
Data:
Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department,
Sudan Meteorological Authority
Can you move from Brunei to Sudan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei 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.
Brunei passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa Required
Sudan passport holder visiting Brunei
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Brunei performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Brunei?
Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 18.9 in Brunei. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).
What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Brunei?
The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.
What language do they speak in Sudan?
The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.
