Moving to Sudan from Russia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Russia to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Russia 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

RU
10.6
SD
19.6

Russia 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

RU
$3,204
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RU
51.1
SD
2.5

Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RU
39.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RU
14.0t
SD
0.4t

Russia 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

RU
27.1
SD
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RU
4.1%
SD
118.7%

Russia 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

RU
2.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

RU
$17,547
SD
$1,165

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

RU
73.4 yrs
SD
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RU
4.1
SD
42.9

Russia 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), Federal Tax Service of Russia (2016), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Moscow Rain: 27.2 in/yr (691 mm)
48° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moscow Khartoum
Jan–Mar 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Moscow Khartoum
Jan 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.

Russia passport

Russia passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Russia

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

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 Russia and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Russia performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Russia?

Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 51.1 in Russia. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

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

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At a Glance

RU SD
Population 143,513,328 51,662,147
Currency Russian Ruble (RUB) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Russian Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +249
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 112 —