Moving to Latvia from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Latvia, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riga averages 50°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
5 ↑ 67% vs 2015

people born in Sudan live in Latvia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Latvia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Latvia compared to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
LV
9.8

Latvia 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
LV
$3,034
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
LV
33.8

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia 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
LV
40.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
LV
3.6t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Latvia 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
LV
26.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
LV
1.1%

Latvia 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%
LV
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
LV
$37,800

Latvia 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
LV
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
LV
4.8

Latvia 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

Riga Rain: 24.9 in/yr (633 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Riga
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 60°/42°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 67°/51°F (20°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 41°/31°F (5°/0°C)
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Month Khartoum Riga
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Latvia

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

Latvia passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Latvia 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 Latvia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Latvia: 26.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Latvia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Latvia safe for expats?

Latvia performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Latvia?

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

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At a Glance

SD LV
Population 47,958,856 1,842,226
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, English Latvian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +371
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112