Moving to Sudan from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 81°F in Maputo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MZ
64.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
SD
0.4t

Mozambique performs better than Sudan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MZ
0.2
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
SD
118.7%

Mozambique generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
SD
$2,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
SD
42.3

Mozambique generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in life expectancy.

Data: Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Khartoum
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Maputo Khartoum
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

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?

Sudan performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Mozambique?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in health coverage index. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

MZ SD
Population 31,693,239 47,958,856
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Portuguese Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119