Moving to Sudan from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Italy 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

IT
5.0
SD
19.6

Italy 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

IT
$4,993
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
SD
0.4t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
SD
118.7%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
SD
$2,800

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
SD
42.3

Italy performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Khartoum
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Rome Khartoum
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Italy

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

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 Italy and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Italy performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Italy?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT SD
Population 61,095,551 47,958,856
Currency Euro (€) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Catalan, Italian Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112