Moving to Sudan from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Israel.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
SD
19.6

Israel 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

IL
$4,033
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel 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

IL
15.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
SD
0.4t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
SD
118.7%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
SD
$2,800

Israel 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

IL
83.3 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
SD
42.3

Israel performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Khartoum
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Jerusalem Khartoum
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Israel

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

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?

Israel performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Israel?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 37.1 in Israel. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL SD
Population 8,914,885 47,958,856
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100