Moving to Sudan from Kentucky

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kentucky to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 69°F in Bowling Green, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kentucky and Sudan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

KY
38.2%
SD
6.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

KY
87.4%
SD
28.8%

Kentucky 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

KY
3.5%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KY
$50,135
SD
$2,800

Kentucky 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

KY
73.5 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs

Kentucky 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.

Bowling Green Rain: 49.9 in/yr (1267 mm)
69° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bowling Green Khartoum
Jan–Mar 52°/31°F (11°/-1°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/55°F (25°/13°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/38°F (15°/3°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Bowling Green Khartoum
Jan 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 50°/30°F (10.0°/-1.3°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 60°/37°F (15.4°/2.8°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 70°/46°F (20.9°/7.6°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.8°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (30.1°/17.7°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 89°/68°F (31.9°/19.9°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 89°/66°F (31.6°/18.9°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.4°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 59°/38°F (15.2°/3.1°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 48°/29°F (8.8°/-1.6°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?

Working remotely from Sudan's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Kentucky and Sudan.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Kentucky?

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

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 69°F in Bowling Green. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bowling Green gets 49.9 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

SD
Population 4,339,367 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