Moving to Sudan from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
SD
19.6

Cuba 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

CU
$2,575
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba 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

CU
31.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
SD
0.4t

Cuba 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

CU
2.9
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
SD
118.7%

Cuba 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

CU
1.2%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
SD
$2,800

Cuba 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

CU
79.6 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
SD
42.3

Cuba 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.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Khartoum
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Havana Khartoum
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cuba.

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?

Cuba performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Cuba?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU SD
Population 11,008,112 47,958,856
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Spanish Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106