Moving to Sudan from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guinea-Bissau to Sudan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Guinea-Bissau.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GW
30.5
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GW
$247
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GW
2.1
SD
2.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GW
0.2t
SD
0.4t

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GW
0.2
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GW
1.5%
SD
118.7%

Guinea-Bissau 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

GW
3.2%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GW
$2,400
SD
$2,800

Sudan generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GW
63.7 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GW
49.0
SD
42.3

Sudan generally does better on family life, though Guinea-Bissau leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bissau Khartoum
Jan–Mar 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Bissau Khartoum
Jan 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Sudan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Sudan performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Guinea-Bissau?

Sudan performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).

What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Guinea-Bissau?

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW SD
Population 2,026,778 47,958,856
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +245 +249
Time zones 1 1