Moving to Germany from Sudan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Germany — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sudan to Germany, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Berlin averages 56°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 Germany, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sudan and Germany stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Germany 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
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sudan generally does better on environment, though Germany leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Germany 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Germany 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
Germany 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 | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
Deutscher Wetterdienst
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Germany. To live, work, or study long-term in Germany, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Germany's immigration authority.
Sudan passport holder visiting Germany
Visa Required
Germany 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 Germany?
With 45.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Germany 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 Germany.
Is Germany safe for expats?
Germany performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Germany compared to Sudan?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in Germany compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Germany?
The official language in Germany is German. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
