Moving to Egypt from Sudan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Sudan to Egypt — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Sudan to Egypt. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Cairo averages 82°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 Egypt, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to Egypt.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Egypt performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sudan performs better than Egypt across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Egypt generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Egypt generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Egypt 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Khartoum | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Egypt. To live, work, or study long-term in Egypt, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Egypt's immigration authority.
Sudan passport holder visiting Egypt
Visa Required
Egypt 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 Egypt?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Egypt has 10.8 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 Egypt safe for expats?
Egypt performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Sudan?
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in Egypt compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Egypt?
The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
