Moving to Sudan from Germany

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Germany to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 56°F in Berlin, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Germany 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

DE
3.3
SD
19.6

Germany 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

DE
$8,826
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DE
45.2
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany 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

DE
15.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DE
6.9t
SD
0.4t

Germany 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

DE
45.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DE
35.4%
SD
118.7%

Germany 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

DE
3.0%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
SD
$2,800

Germany 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

DE
81.5 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DE
3.2
SD
42.3

Germany performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Berlin Khartoum
Jan–Mar 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Berlin Khartoum
Jan 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Germany

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

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 Germany and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Germany performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Germany?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 45.2 in Germany. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

DE SD
Population 84,316,622 47,958,856
Currency Euro (€) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages German Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +49 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112