Moving to Sudan from Ethiopia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ethiopia to Sudan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Ethiopia to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 74°F in Addis Ababa, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Ethiopia to Sudan, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Ethiopia and Sudan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Ethiopia performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sudan performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ethiopia performs better than Sudan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Ethiopia generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Ethiopia generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Ethiopia generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Addis Ababa | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) |
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| Month | Addis Ababa | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) |
Data:
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI),
Sudan Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.
Ethiopia passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa Required
Sudan passport holder visiting Ethiopia
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Ethiopia and Sudan.
Is Sudan safe for expats?
Ethiopia performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Ethiopia?
Sudan performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 1.1 in Ethiopia. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).
What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.
What language do they speak in Sudan?
The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
