Moving to Tajikistan from Sudan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Sudan to Tajikistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Sudan to Tajikistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Tajik. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dushanbe averages 72°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tajikistan compared to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
TJ
13.9

Tajikistan 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
TJ
$364
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
TJ
21.3

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tajikistan 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
TJ
159.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
TJ
0.9t

Sudan performs better than Tajikistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
TJ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
TJ
69.9%

Tajikistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
TJ
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
TJ
$4,600

Tajikistan 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
TJ
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
TJ
32.3

Tajikistan 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

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Dushanbe
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 52°/33°F (11°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 92°/59°F (33°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 62°/39°F (17°/4°C)
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Month Khartoum Dushanbe
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Tajikistan

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

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tajikistan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tajikistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tajikistan safe for expats?

Tajikistan performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Tajikistan compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tajikistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tajikistan, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Tajikistan scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Dushanbe is 72°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Dushanbe receives around 25.7 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tajikistan?

The official languages in Tajikistan are Russian and Tajik. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD TJ
Population 47,958,856 9,119,347
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Languages Arabic, English Russian, Tajik
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +992
Time zones 1 1