Moving to Sudan from Oman

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Oman to Sudan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Oman.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
SD
19.6

Oman 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

OM
$1,444
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman 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

OM
104.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
SD
0.4t

Sudan performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

OM
10.9
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
SD
118.7%

Oman 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

OM
1.5%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
SD
$2,800

Oman performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

OM
76.9 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
SD
42.3

Oman performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Oman, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Khartoum
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Muscat Khartoum
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Oman performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Oman?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

OM SD
Population 3,764,348 47,958,856
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Arabic Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999