Moving to Samoa from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Samoa. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Apia averages 86°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Samoa 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
WS
9.6

Samoa 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
WS
$475
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.5
WS
5.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa 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
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
WS
1.6t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Samoa leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
WS
0.9
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

share of households with internet

SD
28.7%
WS
75.3%

Samoa 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%
WS
5.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$1,165
WS
$5,873

Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SD
66.5 yrs
WS
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.9
WS
12.3

Samoa 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), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Samoa vs Sudan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Apia
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Khartoum Apia
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Can you move from Sudan to Samoa?

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
Sudan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Samoa.
Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Samoa 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 Samoa?

With 0.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Samoa 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 Samoa.

Is Samoa safe for expats?

Samoa performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 2.5 in Sudan. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD WS
Population 51,662,147 219,306
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages Arabic, English English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +685
Time zones 1 1