Moving to Turkey from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ankara averages 64°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Sudan to Turkey.

Moved in 2023
1,908 ↓ 57% vs 2022

people moved from Sudan to Turkey · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Turkey?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turkey compared to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
TR
6.5

Turkey 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
TR
$1,769
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
TR
21.7

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
TR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
TR
5.4t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Turkey 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
TR
22.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
TR
43.4%

Turkey 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%
TR
9.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
TR
$34,400

Turkey 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
TR
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
TR
19.4

Turkey 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

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Ankara
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 72°/48°F (22°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 83°/57°F (29°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 55°/37°F (13°/3°C)
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Month Khartoum Ankara
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Turkey

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

Turkey passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa on Arrival
Turkey passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Turkey?

Connectivity is usually fine (Turkey: 22.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Turkey safe for expats?

Turkey performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Sudan?

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Turkey?

The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD TR
Population 47,958,856 83,047,706
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Turkish Lira (TRY)
Languages Arabic, English Turkish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +90
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112