Moving to Uruguay from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Uruguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montevideo averages 71°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Uruguay 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
UY
13.0

Uruguay 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
UY
$3,135
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
UY
46.3

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay 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
UY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
UY
2.6t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Uruguay 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
UY
33.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
UY
9.8%

Uruguay 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%
UY
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
UY
$30,700

Uruguay 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
UY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
UY
8.3

Uruguay 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

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Montevideo
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 65°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 61°/46°F (16°/8°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
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Month Khartoum Montevideo
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Uruguay

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Uruguay.
Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Uruguay 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 Uruguay?

With 33.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Uruguay 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 Uruguay.

Is Uruguay safe for expats?

Uruguay performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Montevideo is 71°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Montevideo receives around 43.3 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Uruguay?

The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD UY
Population 47,958,856 3,407,213
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Languages Arabic, English Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +598
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911