Moving to India from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to India. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Delhi averages 88°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
IN
15.4

India 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
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
IN
7.3

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
IN
2.2t

Sudan performs better than India 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
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
IN
66.5%

India 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%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
IN
$9,200

India 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
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
IN
30.3

India 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

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Delhi
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month Khartoum Delhi
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting India

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

India passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
India 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 India?

Connectivity is usually fine (India: 2.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does India offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is India safe for expats?

India performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in India compared to Sudan?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD IN
Population 47,958,856 1,389,637,446
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages Arabic, English English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112