Moving to Sudan from Kyrgyzstan

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kyrgyzstan to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 90°F in Bishkek, making it significantly warmer.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Sudan

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KG
13.3
SD
19.6

Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
$349
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KG
21.5
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KG
88.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KG
1.5t
SD
0.4t

Sudan performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KG
5.9
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KG
50.0%
SD
118.7%

Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
4.0%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KG
$6,400
SD
$2,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KG
72.3 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KG
25.7
SD
42.3

Kyrgyzstan performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bishkek Rain: 17.8 in/yr (451 mm)
90° / 14°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bishkek Khartoum
Jan–Mar 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 105°/40°F (40°/5°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
View all months
Month Bishkek Khartoum
Jan 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Kyrgyzhydromet Kyrgyzhydromet, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kyrgyzstan 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.

Kyrgyzstan passport

Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kyrgyzstan.

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?

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 Kyrgyzstan and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Kyrgyzstan performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Kyrgyzstan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 21.5 in Kyrgyzstan. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kyrgyzstan: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 90°F in Bishkek. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bishkek gets 17.8 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Kyrgyzstan, the official languages are Kyrgyz and Russian.

Share this

At a Glance

KG SD
Population 6,071,750 47,958,856
Currency Kyrgystani Som (KGS) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Kyrgyz, Russian Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +996 +249
Time zones 1 1