Moving to Ethiopia from Sudan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sudan to Ethiopia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sudan to Ethiopia, and you’d need to navigate life in Amharic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Addis Ababa averages 74°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Sudan to Ethiopia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ethiopia compared to Sudan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Ethiopia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sudan performs better than Ethiopia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ethiopia performs significantly better than Sudan 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
Ethiopia generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in electricity per capita.
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
Sudan generally does better on employment & economy, though Ethiopia leads in unemployment 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
Ethiopia generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in literacy rate.
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 | Addis Ababa |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Addis Ababa |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Ethiopia. To live, work, or study long-term in Ethiopia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ethiopia's immigration authority.
Sudan passport holder visiting Ethiopia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Ethiopia: 0.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ethiopia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Ethiopia safe for expats?
Ethiopia performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Ethiopia compared to Sudan?
Sudan performs better than Ethiopia across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Ethiopia, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Ethiopia scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in Ethiopia compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Addis Ababa is 74°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Addis Ababa receives around 45.9 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Ethiopia?
The official language in Ethiopia is Amharic. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
