Sudan vs Djibouti

Sudan costs roughly 50% less than Djibouti, though Djibouti scores higher on safety. Use our tool below to personalize the estimate based on your income and lifestyle.

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Sudan is approximately 50% less expensive than Djibouti based on cost of living including rent. This makes Sudan a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Sudan has a FIRE Score of 63/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The country's safety index is 22.4, suggesting moderate safety levels.

Recommended profile: Sudan is best suited for digital nomads who prioritize experience over savings.

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Do Not TravelThe US State Dept advises against travel to Sudan. This is reflected in the FIRE, Nomad & Retiree scores below. View official advisory →

About Sudan

A US Travel Advisory Level 4 rules this out for retirees, remote workers, or anyone without a compelling reason to be there. No retirement or digital nomad visa exists anyway. This is for aid workers, diplomats, or contractors sent under organizational protection, not self-directed relocation.

MONTHLY SAVINGS

$1,764/mo

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Living Costs (excl. rent)

Single (excl. rent)$550
Family (excl. rent)$1,999

Rent Per Month

1 Bedroom (City Centre)
$686
1 Bedroom (Outside Centre)
$221
3 Bedroom (City Centre)
$1,395
3 Bedroom (Outside Centre)
$632

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
63/100
Retiree Score
8/100
Nomad Score
34/100


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About Djibouti

No retirement or digital nomad visa exists here, and healthcare scores a weak 27.3, ruling out anyone planning long-term care abroad. This only fits contractors on short assignments who value low costs, $1,275.60 monthly excluding rent, and can navigate French or Arabic without relying on English, given low proficiency and a small expat network. Access pathways remain limited, confirming this is a hard, not easy, relocation.

MONTHLY SAVINGS

$1,724/mo

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Living Costs (excl. rent)

Single (excl. rent)$1,276
Family (excl. rent)$4,205

Rent Per Month

1 Bedroom (City Centre)
$0
1 Bedroom (Outside Centre)
$0
3 Bedroom (City Centre)
$0
3 Bedroom (Outside Centre)
$0

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
84/100
Retiree Score
40/100
Nomad Score
36/100


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Battle of Lifestyles

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MetricSudanDjibouti
Travel Advisory
Level 4: Do Not TravelLevel 2: Increased Caution
Quality of Life Index
45.9
55.3 +9.4
Healthcare Index
20.7 27.3 +6.6
Safety Index
22.4
48.3 +25.9
Cost of Living Index
20 +10.030
Living Costs (Single, excl. rent)$550 +725.6$1,275.6
Living Costs (Family, excl. rent)$1,998.8 +2,206.4$4,205.2
1BR Apartment (Center)$686.14 $0 +686.14
1BR Apartment (Outside)$221.25 $0 +221.25
3BR Apartment (Center)$1,394.63 $0 +1,394.63
3BR Apartment (Outside)$632 $0 +632
Avg Internet Speed57.55 Mbps +57.50 Mbps

Frequently Asked Questions

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We use a "Pure Data" approach, pulling raw facts from high-authority sources including private sources for real-time crowd-sourced pricing, the World Bank for stability metrics, and official government visa portals.

The FIRE Score is a dynamic metric based on your Monthly Income vs. Total Expenses. It calculates your potential savings rate; the more you save, the higher the score.

Our indices (Quality of Life, Healthcare, Safety, Cost of Living) are relative metrics. For example, a higher Quality of Life Index indicates better purchasing power, safety, and healthcare, while a higher Cost of Living Index means the country is more expensive relative to others.

The Retiree Score is a holistic measure of how suitable a country is for long-term retirement. It is calculated from three main factors: healthcare system quality, safety index, and the general cost of living.

The Nomad Score measures how well a country supports remote workers. It is calculated from average internet speeds, the cost of living, and the safety index.

The "Single" toggle calculates costs based on a 1-Bedroom apartment. "Family" assumes a 3-Bedroom apartment and the expenses for a household of four.