Moving to Sudan from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
SD
19.6

Malta 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

MT
$5,706
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta 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

MT
21.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
SD
0.4t

Malta 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

MT
43.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
78.3%
SD
118.7%

Malta 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

MT
3.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
SD
$2,800

Malta 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

MT
83.2 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
SD
42.3

Malta performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Khartoum
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Valletta Khartoum
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Malta

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

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?

Malta performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Malta?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT SD
Population 464,186 47,958,856
Currency Euro (€) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English, Maltese Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112