Moving to Sudan from Romania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Romania to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 63°F in Bucharest, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Romania.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RO
9.6
SD
19.6

Romania 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

RO
$2,614
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RO
34.7
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania 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

RO
46.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RO
3.7t
SD
0.4t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RO
32.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RO
7.4%
SD
118.7%

Romania 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

RO
5.6%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RO
$40,500
SD
$2,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RO
75.8 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RO
5.8
SD
42.3

Romania performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bucharest Khartoum
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
View all months
Month Bucharest Khartoum
Jan 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Romania 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.

Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Romania

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

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?

Romania performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Romania?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 34.7 in Romania. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Romania: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 63°F in Bucharest. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bucharest gets 23.4 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

RO SD
Population 18,519,899 47,958,856
Currency Romanian Leu (RON) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Romanian Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +40 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112