Moving to Kuwait from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Sudan to Kuwait.

Living there in 2020
49,399 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Sudan live in Kuwait · UN DESA

Who's moving to Kuwait?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kuwait compared to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
KW
9.2

Kuwait 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
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
KW
22.9

Kuwait 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
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
KW
23.7t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Kuwait 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
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
KW
3850.5%

Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
KW
$50,800

Kuwait 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
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
KW
7.4

Kuwait 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

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Khartoum Kuwait City
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Free
Kuwait passport holders can enter Sudan without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Kuwait?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kuwait: 1.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kuwait offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Sudan?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

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

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At a Glance

SD KW
Population 47,958,856 3,068,155
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Arabic, English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112