Moving to Sudan from Singapore

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Singapore to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Singapore.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
SD
19.6

Singapore 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

SG
$6,551
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
SD
2.6

Singapore 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

SG
23.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
SD
0.4t

Singapore 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

SG
37.7
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SG
83.1%
SD
118.7%

Singapore 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

SG
3.5%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
SD
$2,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SG
86.3 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
SD
42.3

Singapore performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Singapore Khartoum
Jan–Mar 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Singapore Khartoum
Jan 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Singapore.

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?

Singapore performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Singapore?

Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 26.0 in Singapore. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG SD
Population 5,921,231 47,958,856
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +65 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999