Moving to Haiti from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Haiti, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Haitian Creole.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Haiti 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
HT
31.3

Sudan performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
HT
2.4

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti 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
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
HT
0.3t

Haiti performs significantly better than Sudan 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
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
HT
13.4%

Haiti generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
HT
$2,900

Sudan generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
HT
40.0

Sudan generally does better on family life, though Haiti leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Haiti

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

Haiti passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Haiti 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 Haiti?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Haiti 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 Haiti.

Is Haiti safe for expats?

Sudan performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in health coverage index. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD HT
Population 47,958,856 11,334,637
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages Arabic, English French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114