Moving to Sudan from Uruguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uruguay to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 71°F in Montevideo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UY
13.0
SD
19.6

Uruguay 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

UY
$3,135
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UY
46.3
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay 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

UY
16.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UY
2.6t
SD
0.4t

Uruguay 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

UY
33.2
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UY
9.8%
SD
118.7%

Uruguay 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

UY
8.3%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
SD
$2,800

Uruguay 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

UY
78.4 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
SD
42.3

Uruguay performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Dirección General Impositiva, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montevideo Khartoum
Jan–Mar 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Montevideo Khartoum
Jan 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Uruguay

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

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?

Uruguay performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Uruguay?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 46.3 in Uruguay. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY SD
Population 3,407,213 47,958,856
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Spanish Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +598 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911