Sudan vs Kenya

Sudan costs roughly 41% less than Kenya, though Kenya scores higher on both safety and healthcare. Use our tool below to personalize the estimate based on your income and lifestyle.

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Sudan is approximately 41% less expensive than Kenya based on cost of living including rent. This makes Sudan a more expensive option for expats considering a move.

Kenya has a FIRE Score of 100/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The country's safety index is 44, suggesting moderate safety levels.

Recommended profile: Kenya is ideal for GeoArbitragers and remote workers looking to maximize savings.

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 Kenya

Kenya suits budget-focused retirees comfortable trading big-city safety for cheap living, not those chasing polish. Rent outside the center runs $140.77/mo and English is widely spoken, but the Safety Index sits at just 44 with low expat safety ratings. The Kenya does not offer a specific retirement visa, but long-stay options exist needs only $2,000/mo income, though political stability at -0.71 and a complex citizenship path mean this is a residency, not a homecoming.

MONTHLY SAVINGS

$2,245/mo

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Living Costs (excl. rent)

Single (excl. rent)$497
Family (excl. rent)$1,821

Rent Per Month

1 Bedroom (City Centre)
$259
1 Bedroom (Outside Centre)
$141
3 Bedroom (City Centre)
$809
3 Bedroom (Outside Centre)
$386

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
100/100
Retiree Score
57/100
Nomad Score
54/100


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Battle of Lifestyles

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MetricSudanKenya
Travel Advisory
Level 4: Do Not TravelLevel 2: Increased Caution
Quality of Life Index
45.9
101.7 +55.8
Healthcare Index
20.7 62 +41.3
Safety Index
22.4
44 +21.6
Cost of Living Index
20 +8.228.2
Living Costs (Single, excl. rent)$550 $496.6 +53.4
Living Costs (Family, excl. rent)$1,998.8 $1,821.4 +177.4
1BR Apartment (Center)$686.14 $258.58 +427.56
1BR Apartment (Outside)$221.25 $140.77 +80.48
3BR Apartment (Center)$1,394.63 $808.56 +586.07
3BR Apartment (Outside)$632 $385.74 +246.26
Avg Internet Speed57.55 Mbps +12.245.35 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.