Moving to Sudan from Somalia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Somalia to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 86°F in Mogadishu, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Somalia to Sudan, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
179 ↑ 38% vs 2015

people born in Somalia live in Sudan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Sudan?

Top countries of origin for Sudan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SO
20.2
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SO
$52
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

SO
0.2
SD
2.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Somalia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SO
64.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SO
0.0t
SD
0.4t

Somalia 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

SO
0.7
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SO
24.5%
SD
118.7%

Somalia generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SO
19.0%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SO
$1,500
SD
$2,800

Sudan performs significantly better than Somalia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SO
55.7 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SO
86.5
SD
42.3

Sudan performs significantly better than Somalia 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.

Mogadishu Rain: 18.7 in/yr (474 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mogadishu Khartoum
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/24°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Mogadishu Khartoum
Jan 86°/73°F (30.1°/23.0°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.7°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.5°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 88°/76°F (31.1°/24.7°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.2°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 87°/75°F (30.5°/24.1°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Somalia 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.

Somalia passport

Somalia passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Somalia

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

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?

Sudan performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Somalia?

Sudan performs significantly better than Somalia across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 0.2 in Somalia. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Somalia: 27).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 86°F in Mogadishu. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Mogadishu gets 18.7 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Somalia, the official languages are Arabic and Somali.

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At a Glance

SO SD
Population 12,386,248 47,958,856
Currency Somali Shilling (SOS) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Arabic, Somali Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +252 +249
Time zones 1 1