Moving to Dominica from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Dominica. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
DM
11.0

Dominica 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
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
DM
11.2

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
DM
1.3t

Sudan performs better than Dominica 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

SD
0.1
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
DM
10.0%

Dominica 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%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
DM
$15,900

Dominica generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
DM
11.3

Dominica performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Roseau
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Khartoum Roseau
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Sudan passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 19.5 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 Dominica safe for expats?

Dominica performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

SD DM
Population 47,958,856 74,629
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +1767
Time zones 1 1