Moving to Sudan from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turkmenistan 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

TM
8.0
SD
19.6

Turkmenistan performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan 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

TM
87.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
SD
0.4t

Sudan performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TM
5.9
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
SD
118.7%

Turkmenistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
SD
$2,800

Turkmenistan 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

TM
71.8 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
SD
42.3

Turkmenistan 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.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Khartoum
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Ashgabat Khartoum
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan 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.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

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 Turkmenistan and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Turkmenistan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM SD
Population 5,636,011 47,958,856
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +249
Time zones 1 1