Moving to Ghana from Sudan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Sudan to Ghana? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Sudan to Ghana. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Accra averages 88°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 Ghana.

Living there in 2020
27 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Sudan live in Ghana · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ghana?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
GH
25.9

Sudan performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
GH
1.4

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
GH
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
GH
0.7t

Sudan performs better than Ghana 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
GH
0.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
GH
6.3%

Ghana 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%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
GH
$6,700

Ghana 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
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
GH
32.6

Ghana 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

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Accra
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Khartoum Accra
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Ghana

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

Ghana passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Ghana 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 Ghana?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ghana: 0.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ghana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Sudan performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in health coverage index. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Ghana?

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

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At a Glance

SD GH
Population 47,958,856 33,107,275
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages Arabic, English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112