Moving to Sudan from France

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from France to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 60°F in Paris, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How France 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

FR
4.7
SD
19.6

France performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FR
$6,868
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FR
33.4
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France 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

FR
10.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FR
4.0t
SD
0.4t

France 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

FR
49.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FR
21.6%
SD
118.7%

France 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

FR
$55,200
SD
$2,800

France 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

FR
82.6 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.1
SD
42.3

France performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Direction Générale des Finances Publiques, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paris Khartoum
Jan–Mar 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Paris Khartoum
Jan 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Météo-France Météo-France, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting France

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

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 France and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

France performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to France?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 33.4 in France. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

FR SD
Population 68,305,148 47,958,856
Currency Euro (€) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages French Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +33 +249
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112