Moving to Kazakhstan from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Kazakhstan 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
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan 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
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
KZ
40.3

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
KZ
12.6t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Kazakhstan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
KZ
34.1%

Kazakhstan 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%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan 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
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
KZ
19.2

Kazakhstan 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

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Astana
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
View all months
Month Khartoum Astana
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan?

With 14.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan.

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD KZ
Population 47,958,856 19,398,331
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Arabic, English Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112