Moving to Sudan from Uganda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uganda to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 82°F in Kampala, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Uganda to Sudan, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1,728 ↑ 38% vs 2015

people born in Uganda live in Sudan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Sudan?

Top countries of origin for Sudan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
SD
19.6

Uganda 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

UG
$139
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda 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

UG
60.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
SD
0.4t

Uganda performs better than Sudan 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

UG
0.1
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
SD
118.7%

Uganda 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

UG
2.8%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
SD
$2,800

Uganda 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

UG
69.0 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
SD
42.3

Uganda performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, Uganda Revenue Authority, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Khartoum
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Kampala Khartoum
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°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 Uganda 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.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Uganda

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

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?

Uganda performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Uganda?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in health coverage index. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 1.7 in Uganda. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

UG SD
Population 46,205,893 47,958,856
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English, Swahili Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +256 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999