Moving to Sudan from Illinois

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Illinois to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 63°F in Springfield, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Illinois and Sudan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

IL
34.6%
SD
6.6%

Sudan performs significantly better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

IL
89.6%
SD
28.8%

Illinois performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
4.8%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$70,691
SD
$2,800

Illinois performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

IL
76.8 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs

Illinois performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Springfield Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
63° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Springfield Khartoum
Jan–Mar 42°/25°F (6°/-4°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/61°F (29°/16°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 52°/33°F (11°/1°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Springfield Khartoum
Jan 35°/19°F (1.6°/-7.4°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.2°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.2°/0.1°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 65°/42°F (18.1°/5.8°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.4°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.6°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 85°/64°F (29.4°/17.6°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 79°/55°F (26.1°/12.6°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 66°/44°F (19.1°/6.6°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.1°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 38°/22°F (3.5°/-5.3°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Sudan's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Illinois and Sudan.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Illinois?

Sudan performs significantly better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 63°F in Springfield. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Springfield gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

SD
Population 12,830,632 47,958,856
Currency United States Dollar ($) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +249
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911