Moving to New York from Sudan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Sudan to New York — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Sudan to New York. Expect a noticeable climate shift — New York City averages 62°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Sudan to New York, based on official data.

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to New York.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

SD
17.8%
NY
29.9%

Sudan performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

share of households with internet

SD
28.7%
NY
89.7%

New York 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%
NY
4.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$1,165
NY
$91,992

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SD
66.5 yrs
NY
77.7 yrs

New York performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Weather in New York vs Sudan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

New York City Rain: 49.9 in/yr (1268 mm)
62° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum New York City
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 70°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 81°/66°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 54°/41°F (12°/5°C)
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Month Khartoum New York City
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C)

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

Can you move from Sudan to New York?

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 New York?

Usually fine from major cities in New York. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in New York compared to Sudan?

Sudan performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New York compared to Sudan?

The average high temperature in New York City is 62°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. New York City receives around 49.9 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in New York?

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

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At a Glance

SD
Population 51,662,147 20,002,427
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