Moving to Sudan from Rwanda
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?
per 100,000 people per year
Rwanda performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Rwanda performs better than Sudan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Rwanda generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Rwanda generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Rwanda 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), Rwanda Revenue Authority (2016), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015). How we calculate this
Weather in Sudan vs Rwanda
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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,
Sudan Meteorological Authority
Can you move from Rwanda to Sudan?
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 holder visiting Sudan
Visa Required
Sudan passport holder visiting Rwanda
Visa FreeData: 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 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 0.9 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.
