Moving to Sudan from New York
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 58°F in Albany, 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?
share of adults with obesity
Sudan performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
New York performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New York performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Albany | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) |
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| Month | Albany | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) |
| Feb | 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) |
| May | 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) |
| Dec | 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°C) | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Sudan Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
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 holder visiting Sudan
Visa Required
Sudan passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 58°F in Albany. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Albany gets 39.4 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.
