Moving to Kansas from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Kansas. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Topeka averages 66°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 Kansas, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
3,820 ↑ 133% vs 2022

people moved from Sudan to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Kansas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

SD
6.6%
KS
36.8%

Sudan performs better than Kansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

SD
28.8%
KS
89.5%

Kansas 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%
KS
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
KS
$60,996

Kansas performs significantly better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
KS
76.4 yrs

Kansas performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Topeka Rain: 38.9 in/yr (989 mm)
66° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Topeka
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 75°/53°F (24°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 86°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 54°/32°F (12°/0°C)
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Month Khartoum Topeka
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 39°/19°F (4.1°/-7.3°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 44°/23°F (6.9°/-5.1°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 56°/32°F (13.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 66°/43°F (19.1°/5.9°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 75°/53°F (24.1°/11.8°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 84°/63°F (28.9°/17.0°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.9°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 89°/65°F (31.6°/18.6°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 80°/55°F (26.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 67°/44°F (19.6°/6.6°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 54°/32°F (12.3°/0.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 41°/21°F (4.9°/-5.9°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
United States 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 Kansas?

Working remotely from Kansas's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Sudan and Kansas.

How is healthcare in Kansas compared to Sudan?

Sudan performs better than Kansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Topeka is 66°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Topeka receives around 38.9 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Kansas?

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

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At a Glance

SD
Population 47,958,856 2,853,118
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic, English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911