Moving to Sudan from Eritrea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Eritrea to Sudan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Eritrea to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Eritrea to Sudan.

Living there in 2020
220,960 ↑ 38% vs 2015

people born in Eritrea 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

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
SD
19.6

Eritrea 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

ER
$87
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ER
78.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
SD
0.4t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
SD
118.7%

Eritrea generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
SD
$2,800

Sudan generally does better on employment & economy, though Eritrea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
SD
42.3

Eritrea generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Khartoum
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Asmara Khartoum
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa on Arrival
Sudan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Eritrea.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Eritrea performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Eritrea?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in health coverage index. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER SD
Population 6,209,262 47,958,856
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +249
Time zones 1 1