Moving to Sudan from Ukraine

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Ukraine to Sudan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Ukraine to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 56°F in Kiev, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Ukraine.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
10.5
SD
19.6

Ukraine 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

UA
$1,382
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

UA
29.9
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine 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

UA
66.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UA
3.1t
SD
0.4t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UA
18.3
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UA
12.3%
SD
118.7%

Ukraine performs 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

UA
9.8%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UA
$16,200
SD
$2,800

Ukraine 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

UA
73.5 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UA
7.3
SD
42.3

Ukraine performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kiev Rain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kiev Khartoum
Jan–Mar 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Kiev Khartoum
Jan 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ukraine 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.

Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Ukraine

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Ukraine performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Ukraine?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 29.9 in Ukraine. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ukraine: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 56°F in Kiev. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kiev gets 23.8 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Ukraine, the official language is Ukrainian.

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At a Glance

UA SD
Population 43,528,136 47,958,856
Currency Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Ukrainian Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +380 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112