Moving to Sudan from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Sudan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
United States performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United States generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
United States performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United States performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Washington | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) |
View all months
| Month | Washington | Khartoum |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Sudan Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa Required
Sudan passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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?
United States performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Sudan compared to United States?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 36.1 in United States. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Sudan compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Sudan?
The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In United States, the official language is English.
