Moving to Russia from Sudan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Russia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Sudan to Russia, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Moscow averages 48°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 Russia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
256 ↓ 1% vs 2015

people born in Sudan live in Russia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Russia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Russia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
RU
10.6

Russia 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
RU
$3,204
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
RU
38.3

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia 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
RU
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
RU
14.0t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Russia 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
RU
24.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
RU
4.1%

Russia 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%
RU
3.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
RU
$39,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
RU
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
RU
6.4

Russia 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

Moscow Rain: 27.2 in/yr (691 mm)
48° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Moscow
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 68°/52°F (20°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C)
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Month Khartoum Moscow
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Russia

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

Russia passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Russia 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 Russia?

With 24.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Russia 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 Russia.

Is Russia safe for expats?

Russia performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Russia compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Russia, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Russia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Moscow is 48°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Moscow receives around 27.2 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Russia?

The official language in Russia is Russian. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD RU
Population 47,958,856 142,021,981
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Russian Ruble (RUB)
Languages Arabic, English Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +7
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 112