Moving to Vanuatu from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Vanuatu. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Vila averages 83°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
VU
12.5

Vanuatu 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
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
VU
1.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
VU
0.9t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu 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
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SD
28.8%
VU
66.0%

Vanuatu 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%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
VU
$3,000

Vanuatu 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
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
VU
14.3

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in education spending.

Data: 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

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Port Vila
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Khartoum Port Vila
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?

Connectivity is usually fine (Vanuatu: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vanuatu offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in health coverage index. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD VU
Population 47,958,856 308,043
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Arabic, English Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +678
Time zones 1 1