Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
BA
13.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
BA
23.2

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

SD
70.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
BA
6.4t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly 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

SD
11.4%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly 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

SD
67.1 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Khartoum Sarajevo
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Sudan?

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD BA
Population 47,958,856 3,816,459
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages Arabic, English Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112