Moving to Hong Kong from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Hong Kong. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Hong Kong averages 79°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Hong Kong compared to Sudan.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
HK
4.6t

Sudan performs better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
HK
40.3
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

SD
223 kWh
HK
6,359 kWh

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
HK
2.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$1,165
HK
$56,983

Hong Kong generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SD
66.5 yrs
HK
85.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.9
HK
2.5

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2009–2023), United Nations SDG Indicators (2022), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015), Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Hong Kong vs Sudan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Hong Kong Rain: 95.7 in/yr (2431 mm)
79° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Hong Kong
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 68°/61°F (20°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 83°/75°F (28°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 88°/80°F (31°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 76°/68°F (24°/20°C)
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Month Khartoum Hong Kong
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory

Can you move from Sudan to Hong Kong?

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Hong Kong.
Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

Connectivity is usually fine (Hong Kong: 40.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hong Kong offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Sudan?

The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD HK
Population 51,662,147 7,498,900
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages Arabic, English Chinese, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +852
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 999