Moving to Sudan from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cabo Verde to Sudan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cabo Verde and Sudan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
SD
19.6

Cabo Verde 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

CV
$616
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde 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

CV
59.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
SD
0.4t

Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
SD
118.7%

Cabo Verde 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

CV
12.0%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
SD
$2,800

Cabo Verde generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
SD
42.3

Cabo Verde 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.

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Khartoum
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Praia Khartoum
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

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 Cabo Verde and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Cabo Verde performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Cabo Verde?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV SD
Population 596,707 47,958,856
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Portuguese Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +249
Time zones 1 1