Moving to Sudan from Macedonia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Macedonia to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 65°F in Skopje, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Macedonia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MK
5.7
SD
19.6

Macedonia 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

MK
$1,808
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MK
29.6
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Macedonia 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

MK
62.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MK
4.0t
SD
0.4t

Macedonia 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

MK
24.6
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MK
38.0%
SD
118.7%

Macedonia 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

MK
13.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MK
$23,400
SD
$2,800

Macedonia 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

MK
76.8 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MK
7.3
SD
42.3

Macedonia performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Public Revenue Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Skopje Rain: 19.8 in/yr (504 mm)
65° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Skopje Khartoum
Jan–Mar 47°/30°F (9°/-1°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/2°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Skopje Khartoum
Jan 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.6°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 47°/30°F (8.4°/-1.3°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 56°/35°F (13.6°/1.9°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 65°/42°F (18.6°/5.4°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 75°/50°F (23.9°/10.0°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.8°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 86°/58°F (30.0°/14.6°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 79°/53°F (26.1°/11.4°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 67°/43°F (19.5°/6.3°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 42°/28°F (5.3°/-2.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: HydroMeteorological Service of Republic of North Macedonia HydroMeteorological Service of Republic of North Macedonia, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macedonia 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.

Macedonia passport

Macedonia passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Macedonia

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

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?

Macedonia performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Macedonia?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Macedonia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 29.6 in Macedonia. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Macedonia: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 65°F in Skopje. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Skopje gets 19.8 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

MK SD
Population 2,130,936 47,958,856
Currency Macedonian Denar (MKD) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Macedonian Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +389 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112