Moving to Guatemala from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Guatemala, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Guatemala City averages 77°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guatemala compared to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
GT
12.6

Guatemala performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
GT
$935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
GT
12.8

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala 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
GT
40.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
GT
1.1t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Guatemala 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
GT
3.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
GT
5.7%

Guatemala 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%
GT
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
GT
$12,700

Guatemala generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
GT
72.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
GT
26.2

Guatemala 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

Guatemala City Rain: 46.7 in/yr (1186 mm)
77° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Guatemala City
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 76°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 74°/58°F (24°/14°C)
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Month Khartoum Guatemala City
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Guatemala

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

Guatemala passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Guatemala 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 Guatemala?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guatemala: 3.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guatemala offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guatemala safe for expats?

Guatemala performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Guatemala?

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

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At a Glance

SD GT
Population 47,958,856 17,703,190
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Languages Arabic, English Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +502
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110