Moving to Sudan from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Sudan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Vanuatu.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
SD
19.6

Vanuatu 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

VU
$141
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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

VU
57.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
SD
0.4t

Vanuatu 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

VU
1.1
SD
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
SD
28.8%

Vanuatu 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

VU
5.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
SD
$2,800

Vanuatu 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

VU
75.1 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
SD
42.3

Vanuatu 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.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Khartoum
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Port Vila Khartoum
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

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?

Vanuatu performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Vanuatu?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in health coverage index. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU SD
Population 308,043 47,958,856
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Bislama, English, French Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +249
Time zones 1 1