Moving to Sudan from Kuwait
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kuwait to Sudan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Kuwait to Sudan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Kuwait and Sudan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs better than Sudan 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
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kuwait generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in water stress level.
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
Kuwait performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Kuwait performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, 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 | Kuwait City | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) |
View all months
| Month | Kuwait City | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) |
| Feb | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) |
| May | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) |
| Jun | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) |
| Jul | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) |
| Sep | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) |
| Oct | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) |
| Nov | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) |
| Dec | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Department,
Sudan Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.
Kuwait passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa Free
Sudan passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa RequiredData: 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 Kuwait and Sudan.
Is Sudan safe for expats?
Kuwait performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Kuwait?
Kuwait 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 22.9 in Kuwait. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).
What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Kuwait?
The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.
What language do they speak in Sudan?
The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.
