Living in Khartoum
What it really costs to live in Khartoum, what you can earn, the visas that get you in, and the taxes you'll pay — for Sudan, updated 2026. As Sudan's capital, Khartoum commands the country's highest rents — but also its deepest job market. Khartoum lies in Northern Africa. The main languages are Arabic, English. Sudan borders Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia.
Cost of Living in Khartoum
Full Monthly Breakdown for Khartoum
How Khartoum Compares to Other Sudan Cities
Khartoum is not the only option in Sudan. Here is how its single-person monthly cost (€450) stacks up against the other cities we track — Omdurman is the cheapest, Khartoum the priciest.
| City | Single / month | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Omdurman | €350/mo | -22% vs Khartoum |
| Port Sudan | €380/mo | -16% vs Khartoum |
What You Can Earn in Sudan
Typical gross annual salaries in Sudan by sector (entry · median · senior). Khartoum pay usually sits around the national median.
| Sector | Entry | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| it | €8 500 | €12 000 | €17 000 |
| retail | €2 000 | €3 000 | €4 500 |
| finance | €7 000 | €10 000 | €14 500 |
| education | €3 000 | €4 000 | €5 500 |
| healthcare | €3 500 | €5 000 | €7 500 |
| engineering | €6 000 | €9 000 | €12 500 |
| hospitality | €2 500 | €3 500 | €5 000 |
| construction | €4 000 | €6 000 | €8 000 |
Living in Khartoum: Safety, Health & Climate
Khartoum shares Sudan's wider quality-of-life profile. Khartoum has a dry climate. Here is what daily life looks like on the things that matter most when you relocate.
Visa Routes to Sudan
Affording Khartoum is only half the question — you also need a visa that lets you stay in Sudan. The main routes:
- A job offer is normally required for the main work route.
- Permanent residence after about 5 years.
- Investment route from about €50 000 (USD).
Taxes in Sudan
Top marginal rate 15%, VAT 16%.
Settling into Khartoum
- Budget around €850 for first-month setup in Khartoum.
- Regulated professions needing credential recognition: Medicine, Engineering, Law.
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How much does it cost to live in Khartoum?
A single person in central Khartoum should budget about €450/month, roughly €382 outside the centre. A family of four needs around €1 100/month.
Can I get a visa to live in Sudan?
Yes — the main route usually needs a job offer, with permanent residence reachable in about 5 years. See the full Sudan visa comparison for the route that fits you.
Sources: salaries, taxes, safety, healthcare and visa data from World Bank, OECD, the Global Peace Index and official government portals. Cost-of-living figures are community-sourced benchmarks — a guide, not a quote. Last reviewed 2026-05.
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