Moving to Sudan from Kenya
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Kenya to Sudan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Kenya to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Kenya to Sudan, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kenya to Sudan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Sudan performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs better than Sudan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Kenya generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Kenya generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kenya performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Data: Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nairobi | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Sudan Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa on Arrival
Sudan passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Sudan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Sudan has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Sudan safe for expats?
Sudan performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Kenya?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Sudan?
The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
