Moving to Sudan from Bulgaria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bulgaria to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 59°F in Sofia, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BG
8.4
SD
19.6

Bulgaria 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

BG
$2,970
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BG
43.3
SD
2.5

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bulgaria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BG
63.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BG
5.3t
SD
0.4t

Bulgaria generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BG
37.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BG
40.2%
SD
118.7%

Bulgaria performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BG
3.5%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BG
$20,328
SD
$1,165

Bulgaria performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BG
75.8 yrs
SD
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BG
4.6
SD
42.9

Bulgaria performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), The World Factbook (2009–2023), World Health Organization (2024), National Revenue Agency, Bulgaria (2016), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015). How we calculate this

Weather in Sudan vs Bulgaria

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sofia Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
59° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sofia Khartoum
Jan–Mar 42°/28°F (6°/-2°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Sofia Khartoum
Jan 36°/23°F (2.2°/-4.9°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 41°/27°F (4.9°/-2.9°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.3°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.7°/4.8°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 69°/48°F (20.3°/9.0°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 74°/54°F (23.5°/12.1°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 79°/57°F (25.9°/13.8°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 79°/56°F (26.0°/13.4°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.4°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 62°/42°F (16.6°/5.7°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 49°/34°F (9.6°/1.2°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.7°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Can you move from Bulgaria to Sudan?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bulgaria 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.

Bulgaria passport

Bulgaria passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Bulgaria

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

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?

Bulgaria performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Bulgaria?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bulgaria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 43.3 in Bulgaria. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bulgaria: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 59°F in Sofia. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Sofia gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

BG SD
Population 6,433,302 51,662,147
Currency Bulgarian Lev (BGN) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Bulgarian Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +359 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —