Moving to Sudan from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 80°F in Kigali, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
SD
19.6

Rwanda 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

RW
$177
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RW
62.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
SD
0.4t

Rwanda performs better than Sudan 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

RW
0.3
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
SD
118.7%

Rwanda generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
SD
$2,800

Rwanda generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
SD
42.3

Rwanda generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in life expectancy.

Data: Rwanda Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Khartoum
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Kigali Khartoum
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Sudan passport holders can enter Rwanda without a visa.

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?

Rwanda performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Rwanda?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in health coverage index. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW SD
Population 13,173,730 47,958,856
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112