Moving to Sudan from Indonesia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Indonesia to Sudan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Indonesia to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Indonesia to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
SD
19.6

Indonesia 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

ID
$417
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
SD
2.6

Indonesia 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

ID
58.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
SD
0.4t

Indonesia 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

ID
4.9
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
SD
118.7%

Indonesia 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

ID
3.4%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
SD
$2,800

Indonesia 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

ID
73.1 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
SD
42.3

Indonesia performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Khartoum
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
View all months
Month Jakarta Khartoum
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Indonesia

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Sudan has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Indonesia performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia 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 6.9 in Indonesia. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

ID SD
Population 277,329,163 47,958,856
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Indonesian Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +62 +249
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112