Moving to Vietnam from Sudan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Sudan to Vietnam — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Sudan to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Hanoi averages 82°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to Vietnam.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
VN
17.7

Vietnam 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
VN
$690
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
VN
8.3

Vietnam 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
VN
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
VN
4.3t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Vietnam 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
VN
21.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
VN
18.1%

Vietnam 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%
VN
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
VN
$13,700

Vietnam 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
VN
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
VN
14.8

Vietnam 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

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Hanoi
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 79°/66°F (26°/19°C)
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Month Khartoum Hanoi
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

Vietnam passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Vietnam 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 Vietnam?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vietnam has 21.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Vietnam safe for expats?

Vietnam performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Sudan?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD VN
Population 47,958,856 103,808,319
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Languages Arabic, English Vietnamese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +84
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113