Moving to Sudan from Samoa

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Samoa to Sudan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Samoa to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Samoa to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
SD
19.6

Samoa 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

WS
$475
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.6
SD
2.5

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa 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

WS
34.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
SD
0.4t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.9
SD
0.1
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

share of households with internet

WS
75.3%
SD
28.7%

Samoa 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

WS
5.0%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$5,873
SD
$1,165

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

WS
71.8 yrs
SD
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
12.3
SD
42.9

Samoa 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), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015). How we calculate this

Weather in Sudan vs Samoa

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Apia Khartoum
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Apia Khartoum
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Can you move from Samoa to Sudan?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Samoa

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Sudan has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Samoa performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Samoa?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 5.6 in Samoa. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS SD
Population 219,306 51,662,147
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English, Samoan Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +249
Time zones 1 1