Moving to Sudan from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 84°F in Suva, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Fiji 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

FJ
5.3
SD
19.6

Fiji 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

FJ
$548
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji 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

FJ
37.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
SD
0.4t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
SD
118.7%

Fiji 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

FJ
4.3%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
SD
$2,800

Fiji 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
SD
42.3

Fiji performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Khartoum
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Suva Khartoum
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Fiji

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

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 Fiji and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Fiji?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ SD
Population 943,737 47,958,856
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911