Moving to Sudan from Egypt

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Egypt to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 82°F in Cairo, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Egypt to Sudan, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
18,566 ↑ 38% vs 2015

people born in Egypt live in Sudan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Sudan?

Top countries of origin for Sudan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EG
9.4
SD
19.6

Egypt 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

EG
$905
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

EG
6.8
SD
2.6

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

EG
105.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EG
2.5t
SD
0.4t

Sudan performs significantly better than Egypt 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

EG
10.8
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EG
141.2%
SD
118.7%

Egypt generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EG
7.3%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EG
$17,000
SD
$2,800

Egypt 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

EG
74.5 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EG
17.7
SD
42.3

Egypt performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Egyptian Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cairo Khartoum
Jan–Mar 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Cairo Khartoum
Jan 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.

Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Egypt

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

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?

Egypt performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Egypt?

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 6.8 in Egypt. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

EG SD
Population 107,770,524 47,958,856
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Arabic Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +20 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122