Moving to Sudan from Ireland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ireland to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
SD
19.6

Ireland performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IE
$8,772
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

IE
40.6
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IE
13.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
SD
0.4t

Ireland 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

IE
32.1
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IE
22.2%
SD
118.7%

Ireland 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

IE
4.3%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
SD
$2,800

Ireland 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

IE
81.7 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
SD
42.3

Ireland performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dublin Khartoum
Jan–Mar 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Dublin Khartoum
Jan 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Ireland

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

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?

Ireland performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Ireland?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE SD
Population 5,275,004 47,958,856
Currency Euro (€) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English, Irish Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +353 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112