Moving to Sudan from Norway

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Norway to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 49°F in Oslo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Norway 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

NO
1.5
SD
19.6

Norway performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NO
$9,523
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

NO
49.8
SD
2.5

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway 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

NO
8.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NO
7.2t
SD
0.4t

Norway generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NO
45.2
SD
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NO
2.0%
SD
118.7%

Norway performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NO
4.6%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NO
$94,594
SD
$1,165

Norway generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NO
83.2 yrs
SD
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NO
2.0
SD
42.9

Norway performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), The World Factbook (2009–2023), World Health Organization (2024), Norwegian Tax Administration (2017), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015). How we calculate this

Weather in Sudan vs Norway

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oslo Khartoum
Jan–Mar 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/43°F (15°/6°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/51°F (19°/10°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Oslo Khartoum
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Can you move from Norway to Sudan?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Norway 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.

Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Norway

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

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 Norway and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Norway performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Norway?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 49.8 in Norway. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Norway: 87).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 49°F in Oslo. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Oslo gets 30.0 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Norway, the official languages are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.

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At a Glance

NO SD
Population 5,610,870 51,662,147
Currency Norwegian Krone (NOK) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +47 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —