Moving to Sudan from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritius to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 85°F in Port Louis, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
SD
19.6

Mauritius 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

MU
$1,566
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius 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

MU
28.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
SD
0.4t

Mauritius 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

MU
25.7
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
SD
118.7%

Mauritius 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

MU
6.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
SD
$2,800

Mauritius performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MU
74.9 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
SD
42.3

Mauritius performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Mauritius Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Khartoum
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Port Louis Khartoum
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

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?

Mauritius performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Mauritius?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU SD
Population 1,308,222 47,958,856
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112