Moving to Sudan from Jamaica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jamaica to Sudan. 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 Kingston, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Jamaica.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JM
17.8
SD
19.6

Jamaica 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

JM
$869
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

JM
5.5
SD
2.6

Jamaica 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

JM
22.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JM
2.8t
SD
0.4t

Jamaica 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

JM
15.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JM
12.4%
SD
118.7%

Jamaica 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

JM
4.4%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JM
$10,300
SD
$2,800

Jamaica 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

JM
75.8 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JM
11.2
SD
42.3

Jamaica performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Admministration of Jamaica, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kingston Rain: 32.0 in/yr (813 mm)
89° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kingston Khartoum
Jan–Mar 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Kingston Khartoum
Jan 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Service, Jamaica Meteorological Service, Jamaica, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.

Jamaica passport

Jamaica passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Jamaica

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

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?

Jamaica performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Jamaica?

Jamaica 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 5.5 in Jamaica. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 89°F in Kingston. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kingston gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.

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At a Glance

JM SD
Population 2,818,596 47,958,856
Currency Jamaican Dollar (JMD) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English, Jamaican Patois Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119