Moving to Sudan from Denmark

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Denmark to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 52°F in Copenhagen, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DK
2.3
SD
19.6

Denmark performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DK
$7,262
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

DK
43.8
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark 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

DK
13.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DK
4.3t
SD
0.4t

Denmark 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

DK
45.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DK
26.4%
SD
118.7%

Denmark 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

DK
5.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DK
$72,000
SD
$2,800

Denmark 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

DK
81.7 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DK
3.0
SD
42.3

Denmark performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Danish Central Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Copenhagen Khartoum
Jan–Mar 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Copenhagen Khartoum
Jan 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark 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.

Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Denmark

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

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?

Denmark performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Denmark?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 43.8 in Denmark. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 52°F in Copenhagen. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Copenhagen gets 20.7 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.

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At a Glance

DK SD
Population 5,920,767 47,958,856
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Danish Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +45 +249
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 112