Moving to Sudan from Ecuador

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ecuador to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 71°F in Quito, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EC
23.4
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Ecuador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

EC
$1,238
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

EC
23.1
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ecuador 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

EC
23.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EC
2.6t
SD
0.4t

Ecuador 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

EC
15.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EC
6.8%
SD
118.7%

Ecuador 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

EC
3.4%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EC
$14,300
SD
$2,800

Ecuador 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

EC
77.5 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EC
18.1
SD
42.3

Ecuador performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Servicio de Rentas Internas del Ecuador, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Quito Rain: 43.2 in/yr (1098 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Quito Khartoum
Jan–Mar 70°/50°F (21°/10°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/50°F (21°/10°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/49°F (22°/9°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/49°F (21°/10°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Quito Khartoum
Jan 70°/50°F (21.2°/9.8°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.1°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 69°/50°F (20.8°/10.1°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 70°/50°F (20.9°/10.2°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.1°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 70°/50°F (21.1°/9.8°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 71°/49°F (21.5°/9.4°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.6°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 72°/49°F (22.3°/9.4°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 71°/49°F (21.8°/9.5°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.6°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.7°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología - INAMHI Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología - INAMHI, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ecuador 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.

Ecuador passport

Ecuador passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Ecuador

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

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 Ecuador across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Ecuador?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ecuador leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 23.1 in Ecuador. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ecuador: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 71°F in Quito. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Quito gets 43.2 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

EC SD
Population 17,289,554 47,958,856
Currency United States Dollar ($) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Spanish Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +593 +249
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 911