Moving to Estonia from Sudan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Estonia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Sudan to Estonia, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tallinn averages 48°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Sudan to Estonia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
1 ↓ 80% vs 2022

people moved from Sudan to Estonia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Estonia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Estonia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
EE
4.4

Estonia performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
EE
$3,741
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
EE
34.4

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia 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
EE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
EE
7.8t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Estonia 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
EE
40.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
EE
10.8%

Estonia 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%
EE
6.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
EE
$42,000

Estonia generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
EE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
EE
3.4

Estonia 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

Tallinn Rain: 27.3 in/yr (693 mm)
48° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Tallinn
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 57°/41°F (14°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 65°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Khartoum Tallinn
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Estonia

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

Estonia passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Estonia 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 Estonia?

With 40.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Estonia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sudan and Estonia.

Is Estonia safe for expats?

Estonia performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Estonia, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Estonia?

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

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At a Glance

SD EE
Population 47,958,856 1,211,524
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, English Estonian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +372
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112