Cost of living in Kassala, Sudan vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 90% | |||
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Food in Kassala (Sudan) is 90% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 Pound (C$1.02) | C$20 | - 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 165 Pound (C$0.56) | C$10 | - 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 250 Pound (C$0.85) | C$5.78 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Pound (C$0.14) | C$1.98 | - 93% | |
12 eggs, large | 85 Pound (C$0.29) | C$4.18 | - 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Pound (C$0.12) | C$3.04 | - 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 380 Pound (C$1.29) | C$10 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Pound (C$0.20) | C$4.24 | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Pound (C$0.10) | C$3.76 | - 97% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound (C$1.02) | C$3.41 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Pound (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Pound (C$0.07) | C$2.48 | - 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Pound (C$0.20) | C$1.93 | - 89% | |
Housing | - 88% | |||
Housing in Kassala (Sudan) is 88% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,000 Pound (C$153) | C$2,136 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,000 Pound (C$119) | C$1,241 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Pound (C$5.09) | C$133 | - 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Pound (C$68) | C$1,120 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,000 Pound (C$54) | C$806 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 Pound (C$2.71) | C$66 | - 96% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 950 Pound (C$3.22) | C$54 | - 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | 36,500 Pound (C$124) | C$311 | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Pound (C$85) | C$97 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (C$4.07) | C$10 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
Clothes | - 81% | |||
Clothes in Kassala (Sudan) is 81% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300 Pound (C$1.02) | C$60 | - 98% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Pound (C$2.38) | C$39 | - 94% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Pound (C$1.70) | C$98 | - 98% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$117 | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Kassala (Sudan) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,935 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound (C$0.02) | C$1.39 | - 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Kassala (Sudan) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 Pound (C$2.71) | C$77 | - 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound (C$1.27) | C$3.85 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 250 Pound (C$0.85) | C$4.28 | - 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 120 Pound (C$0.41) | C$3.11 | - 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 80 Pound (C$0.27) | C$2.46 | - 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (C$1.36) | C$20 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Kassala (Sudan) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 Pound (C$2.71) | C$52 | - 95% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | C$26 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$96 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.42 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,000 Pound (C$75) | C$35 | + 111% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,232 (657,905 Pound) in Kassala.
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