Moving to Sudan from Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guinea to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 88°F in Conakry, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GN
37.4
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GN
$169
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GN
0.2
SD
2.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Guinea 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

GN
94.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GN
0.4t
SD
0.4t

Guinea 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

GN
0.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GN
1.4%
SD
118.7%

Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GN
5.3%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GN
$4,000
SD
$2,800

Guinea 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

GN
63.9 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GN
49.6
SD
42.3

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

Data: Ministry of Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Conakry Khartoum
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Conakry Khartoum
Jan 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea 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 passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Guinea.

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 across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Guinea?

Sudan performs significantly better than Guinea across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 0.2 in Guinea. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea: 40).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 88°F in Conakry. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Conakry gets 146.9 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

GN SD
Population 13,237,832 47,958,856
Currency Guinean Franc (GNF) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages French Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +224 +249
Time zones 1 1