Moving to Sudan from Laos

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Laos to Sudan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Laos to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Laos to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
SD
19.6

Laos 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

LA
$123
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
SD
2.6

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LA
69.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
SD
0.4t

Laos generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LA
2.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
SD
118.7%

Laos 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

LA
1.2%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
SD
$2,800

Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
68.2 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
SD
42.3

Laos performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Khartoum
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Vientiane Khartoum
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Sudan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.

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?

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?

Laos performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Laos?

Laos 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 3.3 in Laos. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

LA SD
Population 7,749,595 47,958,856
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Lao Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191