Moving to Qatar from Sudan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Qatar — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sudan to Qatar.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Sudan to Qatar, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Qatar?
Top countries of origin for Qatar's foreign-born residents.
- 702,013
- 261,672
- 253,940
- 235,505
- 183,544
- 170,052
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12.23,415
Sudan
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sudan and Qatar stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Qatar 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 Qatar 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 performs better than Qatar across all environment metrics.
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
Qatar 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
Qatar performs significantly better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Qatar 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 | Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 99°/76°F (37°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 85°/67°F (30°/19°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
Qatar Meteorology Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Qatar. To live, work, or study long-term in Qatar, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Qatar's immigration authority.
Sudan passport holder visiting Qatar
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Qatar passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Qatar?
With 13.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Qatar 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 Qatar.
Is Qatar safe for expats?
Qatar performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Qatar compared to Sudan?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Qatar, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Qatar scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in Qatar compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Doha is 91°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Doha receives around 3.0 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Qatar?
The official language in Qatar is Arabic. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
