Moving to Sudan from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 85°F in Bujumbura, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
SD
19.6

Burundi 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

BI
$100
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
SD
2.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Burundi 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

BI
71.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
SD
0.4t

Burundi generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BI
0.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
SD
118.7%

Burundi generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
SD
$2,800

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
SD
42.3

Burundi 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.

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Khartoum
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Bujumbura Khartoum
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU), Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Sudan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

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?

Burundi performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Burundi?

Sudan performs significantly better than Burundi across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI SD
Population 12,696,478 47,958,856
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages French, Kirundi Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +249
Time zones 1 1