Moving to Spain from Sudan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Spain — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sudan to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°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 Spain, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sudan and Spain stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain 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
Spain 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
Sudan generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in gdp per capita.
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
Spain 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 | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) |
View all months
| Month | Khartoum | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.
Sudan passport holder visiting Spain
Visa Required
Spain 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 Spain?
With 36.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Spain 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 Spain.
Is Spain safe for expats?
Spain performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Spain compared to Sudan?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in Spain compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Spain?
The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
