Moving to Sudan from Cambodia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cambodia to Sudan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Cambodia to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Cambodia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
18.8
SD
19.6

Cambodia 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

KH
$350
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

KH
2.1
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KH
60.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KH
1.1t
SD
0.4t

Cambodia 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

KH
3.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KH
1.0%
SD
118.7%

Cambodia 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

KH
0.2%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
SD
$2,800

Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KH
70.7 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KH
29.6
SD
42.3

Cambodia performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: General Department of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Phnom Penh Rain: 51.8 in/yr (1316 mm)
90° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phnom Penh Khartoum
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Phnom Penh Khartoum
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia 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.

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Cambodia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Cambodia performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Cambodia?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in health coverage index. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.

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At a Glance

KH SD
Population 16,713,015 47,958,856
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Khmer Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +855 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117