Moving to Sudan from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nepal 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 77°F in Kathmandu, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Nepal.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NP
$332
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
SD
2.6

Nepal 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

NP
76.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
SD
0.4t

Sudan performs significantly better than Nepal 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

NP
4.7
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NP
8.3%
SD
118.7%

Nepal 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

NP
10.7%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
SD
$2,800

Nepal 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

NP
72.4 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
SD
42.3

Nepal performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kathmandu Khartoum
Jan–Mar 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Kathmandu Khartoum
Jan 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Nepal

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

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?

Sudan performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Nepal?

Nepal 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 8.7 in Nepal. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

NP SD
Population 30,666,598 47,958,856
Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Nepali Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +977 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100