Moving to Panama from Sudan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sudan to Panama? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sudan to Panama, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Panama compared to Sudan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Panama performs significantly better than Sudan 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Panama 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 Panama 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
share of households with internet
Panama performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Panama generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Panama performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), The World Factbook (2009–2023), World Health Organization (2024), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015), General Directorate of Revenues, Panama (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Khartoum | Panama City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 94°/65°F (34°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 94°/69°F (35°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 92°/70°F (34°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 91°/68°F (33°/20°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Panama City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Panama. To live, work, or study long-term in Panama, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Panama's immigration authority.
Sudan passport holder visiting Panama
Visa Required
Panama 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 Panama?
Connectivity is usually fine (Panama: 18.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Panama offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Panama safe for expats?
Panama performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Panama compared to Sudan?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Panama leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Panama, compared to 2.5 in Sudan. Panama scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in Panama compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Panama City is 93°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Panama City receives around 75.1 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Panama?
The official language in Panama is Spanish. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
