Moving to Libya from Sudan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Libya — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sudan to Libya. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tripoli averages 78°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 Libya, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sudan and Libya stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Sudan performs better than Libya 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya 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 Libya 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
Libya 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
Libya generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Libya 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 | Tripoli |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Tripoli |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
National Meteorological Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Libya. To live, work, or study long-term in Libya, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Libya's immigration authority.
Sudan passport holder visiting Libya
Visa Required
Libya 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 Libya?
With 4.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Libya 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 Libya.
Is Libya safe for expats?
Sudan performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Libya compared to Sudan?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in Libya compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Libya?
The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
