Moving to Sudan from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Solomon Islands to Sudan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Solomon Islands 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 Honiara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Solomon Islands and Sudan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
SD
19.6

Solomon Islands 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

SB
$153
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands 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

SB
57.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
SD
0.4t

Solomon Islands 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

SB
0.1
SD
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
SD
28.8%

Solomon Islands 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

SB
1.6%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
SD
$2,800

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
SD
42.3

Solomon Islands 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.

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Khartoum
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
View all months
Month Honiara Khartoum
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Solomon Islands.

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sudan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Solomon Islands and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Solomon Islands?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in health coverage index. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Solomon Islands?

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB SD
Population 702,694 47,958,856
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +249
Time zones 1 1