Moving to Sudan from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 72°F in Athens, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Greece 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

GR
7.3
SD
19.6

Greece 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

GR
$3,454
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece 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

GR
23.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
SD
0.4t

Greece 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

GR
43.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
SD
118.7%

Greece 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

GR
11.0%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
SD
$2,800

Greece 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
SD
42.3

Greece performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Khartoum
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Athens Khartoum
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Greece

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

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 Greece and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Greece performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Greece?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

GR SD
Population 10,533,871 47,958,856
Currency Euro (€) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Greek Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112