Moving to California from Sudan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Sudan to California — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Sudan to California. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sacramento averages 74°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Sudan to California, based on official data.
people moved from Sudan to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to California.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Sudan performs better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
California performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
California performs significantly better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
California performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Khartoum | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 60°/41°F (15°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 90°/57°F (32°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 65°/44°F (18°/7°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 54°/39°F (12.1°/3.8°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.2°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 65°/44°F (18.4°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 71°/46°F (21.7°/7.9°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.6°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 87°/56°F (30.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 92°/58°F (33.4°/14.7°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 91°/58°F (32.9°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 87°/56°F (30.7°/13.2°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 78°/50°F (25.3°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 64°/43°F (17.7°/6.0°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 54°/38°F (12.2°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Sudan passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from California?
Usually fine from major cities in California. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in California compared to Sudan?
Sudan performs better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in California compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Sacramento is 74°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Sacramento receives around 18.5 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in California?
The official language in California is English. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
