Moving to Sudan from India

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from India to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 88°F in Delhi, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from India to Sudan, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,764 ↑ 38% vs 2015

people born in India live in Sudan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Sudan?

Top countries of origin for Sudan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How India 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

IN
15.4
SD
19.6

India 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

IN
$346
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
SD
2.6

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IN
83.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
SD
0.4t

Sudan performs significantly better than India 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

IN
2.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IN
66.5%
SD
118.7%

India 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

IN
4.2%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
SD
$2,800

India 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

IN
67.2 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
SD
42.3

India performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Khartoum
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Delhi Khartoum
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting India

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

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 India and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

India performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to India?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 7.3 in India. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN SD
Population 1,389,637,446 47,958,856
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +91 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112