Cost of living comparison between Khartoum (Sudan) and Paris (France)
| Food | 18% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Khartoum (Sudan) is 18% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 35 Pound (€10.40) | €15.94 | 35% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 Pound (€6.11) | €6.92 | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 9.50 Pound (€2.79) | €5.75 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.40 Pound (€1.00) | €1.28 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €3.14 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 Pound (€2.94) | €2.72 | 8% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.67 Pound (€1.96) | €5.78 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9.25 Pound (€2.72) | €2.44 | 11% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 4.75 Pound (€1.40) | €2.26 | 38% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 12.33 Pound (€3.62) | €1.49 | 143% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8.60 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.17 Pound (€0.93) | €2.00 | 53% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.71 Pound (€1.09) | €1.26 | 14% |
| Housing | 57% | ||
| Housing in Khartoum (Sudan) is 57% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,869 Pound (€843) | €2,304 | 63% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 360 Pound (€106) | €101 | 4% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 98 Pound (€29) | €30 | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,300 Pound (€970) | €602 | 61% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €101 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8.21 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Pound (€2.94) | €15.05 | 80% |
| Clothes | 49% | ||
| Clothes in Khartoum (Sudan) is 49% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 90 Pound (€26) | €92 | 71% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 80 Pound (€24) | €36 | 35% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 250 Pound (€73) | €73 | 0% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 58 Pound (€16.89) | €98 | 83% |
| Transportation | 18% | ||
| Transportation in Khartoum (Sudan) is 18% more expensive than in Paris (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,400 Pound (€40,368) | €16,770 | 141% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.60 Pound (€0.47) | €1.58 | 70% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 220 Pound (€65) | €61 | 6% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €15.32 | - |
| Personal Care | 10% | ||
| Personal Care in Khartoum (Sudan) is 10% more expensive than in Paris (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 22 Pound (€6.37) | €7.36 | 14% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 Pound (€1.76) | €4.62 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Pound (€7.34) | €3.88 | 89% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pound (€4.41) | €2.26 | 95% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6.33 Pound (€1.86) | €2.54 | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Pound (€4.41) | €23 | 81% |
| Entertainment | 42% | ||
| Entertainment in Khartoum (Sudan) is 42% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 Pound (€10.65) | €40 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Pound (€7.64) | €19.42 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 Pound (€44) | €74 | 40% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 106 Pound (€31) | €63 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Pound (€4.41) | €10.95 | 60% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 14 Pound (€4.11) | €4.32 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 10.67 Pound (€3.13) | €5.12 | 39% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | 275 Pound (€81) | €152 | 47% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 Pound (€0.16) | €0.40 | 61% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 390 Pound (€115) | €74 | 56% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 7.75 Pound (€2.28) | €5.95 | 62% |
| TOTAL | 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,018 prices entered by 300 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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Cost of living in Khartoum (Sudan) is 30% cheaper than in Paris (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,000
in Paris
you would need to make just about €2,111
(7,185 Pound)
in Khartoum.