Moving to Israel from Sudan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Israel — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sudan to Israel. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Sudan to Israel, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sudan and Israel stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Israel performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sudan generally does better on environment, though Israel leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Israel 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Khartoum | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Israel. To live, work, or study long-term in Israel, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Israel's immigration authority.
Sudan passport holder visiting Israel
Visa Required
Israel passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Israel?
With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Israel 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 Israel.
Is Israel safe for expats?
Israel performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Sudan?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
