Moving to Sudan from Ghana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ghana to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 88°F in Accra, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Ghana 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

GH
25.9
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GH
$234
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana 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

GH
89.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
SD
0.4t

Sudan performs significantly better than Ghana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GH
0.6
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GH
6.3%
SD
118.7%

Ghana 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

GH
3.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
SD
$2,800

Ghana 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

GH
69.4 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
SD
42.3

Ghana performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Ghana Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Accra Khartoum
Jan–Mar 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Accra Khartoum
Jan 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Free
Sudan passport holders can enter Ghana without a 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 Ghana and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Sudan performs significantly better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Ghana?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in health coverage index. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

GH SD
Population 33,107,275 47,958,856
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +233 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112