Moving to Sudan from Niger

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Niger to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NE
24.9
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Niger across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NE
$76
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NE
0.2
SD
2.6

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NE
93.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NE
0.1t
SD
0.4t

Niger generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NE
0.1
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NE
11.0%
SD
118.7%

Niger generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NE
0.6%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NE
$1,600
SD
$2,800

Niger 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

NE
60.1 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NE
66.8
SD
42.3

Sudan generally does better on family life, though Niger leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Niamey Rain: 21.3 in/yr (541 mm)
97° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Niamey Khartoum
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/19°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 103°/80°F (39°/27°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/74°F (34°/24°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/68°F (36°/20°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Niamey Khartoum
Jan 90°/61°F (32.5°/16.1°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.7°/19.0°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 102°/73°F (39.1°/22.9°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 106°/80°F (40.9°/26.5°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 104°/82°F (40.2°/27.7°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 99°/78°F (37.2°/25.7°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 93°/75°F (34.0°/24.1°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 91°/74°F (33.0°/23.2°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 94°/74°F (34.4°/23.6°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 100°/76°F (37.8°/24.2°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (36.2°/19.5°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.3°/16.7°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN) Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN), Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Niger 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.

Niger passport

Niger passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Niger

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sudan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Niger and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Sudan performs significantly better than Niger across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Niger?

Sudan performs significantly better than Niger across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 0.2 in Niger. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Niger: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 97°F in Niamey. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Niamey gets 21.3 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Niger, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

NE SD
Population 24,484,587 47,958,856
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages French Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +227 +249
Time zones 1 1