Moving to Sudan from Netherlands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Netherlands to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 56°F in Amsterdam, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NL
3.4
SD
19.6

Netherlands performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

NL
$8,195
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NL
39.1
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands 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

NL
13.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NL
6.6t
SD
0.4t

Netherlands 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

NL
44.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NL
16.1%
SD
118.7%

Netherlands 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

NL
3.6%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NL
$69,300
SD
$2,800

Netherlands 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

NL
82.2 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NL
3.4
SD
42.3

Netherlands performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax and Customs Administration - Belastingdienst, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amsterdam Rain: 30.7 in/yr (780 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amsterdam Khartoum
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Amsterdam Khartoum
Jan 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Netherlands 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.

Netherlands passport

Netherlands passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Netherlands

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

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?

Netherlands performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Netherlands?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 39.1 in Netherlands. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Netherlands: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

NL SD
Population 17,400,824 47,958,856
Currency Euro (€) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Dutch Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +31 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112