Moving to Sudan from Libya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Libya to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 78°F in Tripoli, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Libya to Sudan, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2,153 ↑ 38% vs 2015

people born in Libya live in Sudan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Sudan?

Top countries of origin for Sudan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Libya 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

LY
34.0
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
SD
2.6

Libya 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

LY
54.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
SD
0.4t

Libya 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

LY
4.8
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
SD
118.7%

Libya generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LY
18.7%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
SD
$2,800

Libya generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LY
77.2 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
SD
42.3

Libya 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.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Khartoum
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Tripoli Khartoum
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Libya

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

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 Libya and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Sudan performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Libya?

Libya 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 21.6 in Libya. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

LY SD
Population 7,137,931 47,958,856
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Arabic Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +218 +249
Time zones 1 1