Moving to Sudan from Puerto Rico

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PR
12.5
SD
19.6

Puerto Rico performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

PR
42.4%
SD
17.8%
Suicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support

PR
5.4
SD
3.2

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PR
4.8t
SD
0.4t

Sudan performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PR
28.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PR
19.5%
SD
118.7%

Puerto Rico 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

PR
6.0%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PR
$40,620
SD
$1,165

Puerto Rico 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

PR
81.9 yrs
SD
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PR
6.0
SD
42.9

Puerto Rico performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2009–2023), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Puerto Rican Department of Treasury (2016), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015). How we calculate this

Can you move from Puerto Rico to Sudan?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Puerto Rico.

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?

Puerto Rico performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Puerto Rico?

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

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PR SD
Population 3,184,835 51,662,147
Currency United States Dollar ($) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English, Spanish Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +249
Time zones 1 1