Moving to Sudan from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Sudan 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

TG
22.7
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo 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

TG
91.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
SD
0.4t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Sudan 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

TG
1.1
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
SD
118.7%

Togo generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
SD
$2,800

Togo performs 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

TG
71.4 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
SD
42.3

Togo performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Khartoum
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Lome Khartoum
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo 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.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Togo

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sudan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Togo and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Sudan performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Togo?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG SD
Population 8,492,333 47,958,856
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages French Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +249
Time zones 1 1