Moving to Singapore from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Singapore. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Singapore averages 89°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to Singapore.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
SG
1.9

Singapore 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
SG
$6,551
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
SG
26.0

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore 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
SG
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
SG
9.8t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Singapore 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
SG
37.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
SG
83.1%

Singapore 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%
SG
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
SG
$127,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
SG
86.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
SG
1.6

Singapore 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

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Singapore
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 89°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 89°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 88°/76°F (31°/25°C)
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Month Khartoum Singapore
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Singapore.
Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Singapore 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 Singapore?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Singapore has 37.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Singapore safe for expats?

Singapore performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Singapore compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Singapore?

The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD SG
Population 47,958,856 5,921,231
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Languages Arabic, English Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +65
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999