Moving to Sudan from Lebanon

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Lebanon to Sudan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
SD
19.6

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
SD
2.6

Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
SD
0.4t

Lebanon 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

LB
7.6
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
SD
118.7%

Lebanon 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

LB
11.6%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
SD
$2,800

Sudan generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LB
78.8 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
SD
42.3

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Khartoum
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Beirut Khartoum
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Lebanon performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon 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 26.2 in Lebanon. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB SD
Population 5,296,814 47,958,856
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Arabic, French Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112