Moving to Sudan from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cote d'Ivoire to Sudan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cote d'Ivoire to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
SD
2.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
86.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
SD
0.4t

Sudan performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CI
1.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
SD
118.7%

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
2.4%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
SD
$2,800

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CI
62.3 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
SD
42.3

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Khartoum
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Khartoum
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°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 Cote d'Ivoire 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.

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire.

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?

Sudan performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Sudan performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI SD
Population 28,713,423 47,958,856
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages French Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110