Moving to Sudan from New York

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New York to Sudan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from New York to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 62°F in New York City, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How New York and Sudan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2024

share of adults with obesity

NY
29.9%
SD
17.8%

Sudan performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NY
89.7%
SD
28.7%

New York performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NY
4.4%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NY
$91,992
SD
$1,165

New York performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2024

average years of life at birth

NY
77.7 yrs
SD
66.5 yrs

New York performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Weather in Sudan vs New York

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

New York City Rain: 49.9 in/yr (1268 mm)
62° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months New York City Khartoum
Jan–Mar 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month New York City Khartoum
Jan 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Can you move from New York to Sudan?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Sudan's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in New York and Sudan.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to New York?

Sudan performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Sudan compared to New York?

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In New York, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SD
Population 20,002,427 51,662,147
Currency United States Dollar ($) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +249
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 —