Moving to Sudan from China

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from China to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 64°F in Beijing, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from China to Sudan, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,536 ↑ 38% vs 2015

people born in China live in Sudan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Sudan?

Top countries of origin for Sudan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How China 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

CN
17.4
SD
19.6

China 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

CN
$1,487
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CN
25.2
SD
2.6

China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CN
64.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CN
9.3t
SD
0.4t

China 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

CN
41.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CN
41.5%
SD
118.7%

China 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

CN
4.7%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CN
$22,100
SD
$2,800

China 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

CN
76.1 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CN
6.8
SD
42.3

China performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: State Administration of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beijing Rain: 22.8 in/yr (578 mm)
64° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beijing Khartoum
Jan–Mar 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Beijing Khartoum
Jan 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: China Meteorological Administration China Meteorological Administration, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.

China passport

China passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting China

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

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 China and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

China performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to China?

China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 25.2 in China. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 64°F in Beijing. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Beijing gets 22.8 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In China, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

CN SD
Population 1,410,539,758 47,958,856
Currency Chinese Yuan (CN¥) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Chinese Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +86 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110