Moving to Sudan from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Zimbabwe to Sudan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Sudan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Khartoum averages 99°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Zimbabwe and Sudan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
SD
19.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe 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

ZW
56.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
SD
0.4t

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
SD
118.7%

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
8.8%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
SD
$2,800

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
63.3 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
SD
42.3

Zimbabwe generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Khartoum
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Harare Khartoum
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sudan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Zimbabwe and Sudan.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Sudan performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Zimbabwe?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in health coverage index. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW SD
Population 15,121,004 47,958,856
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999