Moving to Sudan from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
SD
19.6

Saint Lucia 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

LC
$1,228
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
SD
0.4t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
SD
118.7%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
SD
$2,800

Saint Lucia performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
SD
42.3

Saint Lucia performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Khartoum
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Castries Khartoum
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa on Arrival
Sudan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia.

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?

Saint Lucia performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Saint Lucia?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC SD
Population 167,122 47,958,856
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +249
Time zones 1 1