Moving to Sudan from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominican Republic to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 87°F in Santo Domingo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Dominican Republic 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

DO
27.4
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DO
$1,169
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DO
22.3
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic 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

DO
27.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DO
3.0t
SD
0.4t

Dominican Republic 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

DO
10.7
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DO
39.5%
SD
118.7%

Dominican Republic 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

DO
5.6%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$23,100
SD
$2,800

Dominican Republic 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

DO
72.6 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
21.2
SD
42.3

Dominican Republic performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Direccion General de Impuestos Internos, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Santo Domingo Rain: 57.0 in/yr (1447 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Santo Domingo Khartoum
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Santo Domingo Khartoum
Jan 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Dominican Republic.

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 Dominican Republic and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Sudan performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Dominican Republic?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).

What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Dominican Republic?

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 87°F in Santo Domingo. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Santo Domingo gets 57.0 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

DO SD
Population 10,694,700 47,958,856
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Spanish Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911