Moving to Sudan from Sweden

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sweden to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 52°F in Stockholm, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SE
2.1
SD
19.6

Sweden performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SE
$7,770
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SE
44.1
SD
2.5

Sweden 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

SE
8.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SE
3.6t
SD
0.4t

Sweden generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SE
40.6
SD
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SE
3.6%
SD
118.7%

Sweden performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SE
8.7%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SE
$63,133
SD
$1,165

Sweden generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SE
84.1 yrs
SD
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SE
2.0
SD
42.9

Sweden performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), The World Factbook (2009–2023), World Health Organization (2024), Skatteverket (2016), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015). How we calculate this

Weather in Sudan vs Sweden

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Stockholm Rain: 21.5 in/yr (546 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Stockholm Khartoum
Jan–Mar 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Stockholm Khartoum
Jan 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Can you move from Sweden to Sudan?

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

Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Sweden

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sudan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Sudan has 0.1 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 Sudan safe for expats?

Sweden performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Sweden?

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 44.1 in Sweden. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.

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At a Glance

SE SD
Population 10,596,620 51,662,147
Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Swedish Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +46 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —