Moving to Sudan from Kansas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kansas to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 66°F in Topeka, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Kansas.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

KS
36.8%
SD
6.6%

Sudan performs significantly better than Kansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

KS
89.5%
SD
28.8%

Kansas performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KS
3.4%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KS
$60,996
SD
$2,800

Kansas performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

KS
76.4 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs

Kansas performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Topeka Rain: 38.9 in/yr (989 mm)
66° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Topeka Khartoum
Jan–Mar 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/53°F (24°/12°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/63°F (30°/17°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/32°F (12°/0°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Topeka Khartoum
Jan 39°/19°F (4.1°/-7.3°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 44°/23°F (6.9°/-5.1°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 56°/32°F (13.4°/0.1°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.1°/5.9°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 75°/53°F (24.1°/11.8°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (28.9°/17.0°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.9°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 89°/65°F (31.6°/18.6°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 80°/55°F (26.7°/13.0°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 67°/44°F (19.6°/6.6°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 54°/32°F (12.3°/0.2°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 41°/21°F (4.9°/-5.9°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Sudan cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Kansas and Sudan are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Kansas?

Sudan performs significantly better than Kansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 66°F in Topeka. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Topeka gets 38.9 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

SD
Population 2,853,118 47,958,856
Currency United States Dollar ($) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +249
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911