Cost of living in Ad Duwaym (Sudan) is 92% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Ad Duwaym (Sudan) is 94% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ad Duwaym (Sudan) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 150 Pound (£0.28) | £12 | 98% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 80 Pound (£0.15) | £5.43 | 97% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 60 Pound (£0.11) | £3.30 | 97% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 19 Pound (£0.04) | £0.93 | 96% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 36 Pound (£0.07) | £2.39 | 97% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 40 Pound (£0.08) | £1.96 | 96% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 40 Pound (£0.08) | £3.47 | 98% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 100 Pound (£0.19) | £1.71 | 89% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 70 Pound (£0.13) | £1.30 | 90% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 40 Pound (£0.08) | £2.12 | 96% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| - | £7 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 20 Pound (£0.04) | £1.64 | 98% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 20 Pound (£0.04) | £1.11 | 97% |
| Housing in Ad Duwaym (Sudan) is 91% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Ad Duwaym (Sudan) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 7,000 Pound (£13) | £1,100 | 99% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 4,000 Pound (£8) | £868 | 99% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| - | £170 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 4,000 Pound (£8) | £659 | 99% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,500 Pound (£4.73) | £621 | 99% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 3,000 Pound (£5.68) | £126 | 95% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 1,800 Pound (£3.41) | £21 | 84% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 10,000 Pound (£19) | £386 | 95% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 4,000 Pound (£8) | £107 | 93% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 89 Pound (£0.17) | £6 | 97% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 60 Pound (£0.11) | £12 | 99% |
| Clothes in Ad Duwaym (Sudan) is 97% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Ad Duwaym (Sudan) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 400 Pound (£0.76) | £62 | 99% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 800 Pound (£1.52) | £30 | 95% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,300 Pound (£2.46) | £66 | 96% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 700 Pound (£1.33) | £69 | 98% |
| Transportation in Ad Duwaym (Sudan) is 90% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Ad Duwaym (Sudan) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 170,000 Pound (£322) | £18,131 | 98% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.28 Pound (£0.01) | £1.24 | 99% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 3,000 Pound (£5.68) | £65 | 91% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | £15 | - |
| Personal Care in Ad Duwaym (Sudan) is 86% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Ad Duwaym (Sudan) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 100 Pound (£0.19) | £2.95 | 94% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 200 Pound (£0.38) | £4.55 | 92% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 400 Pound (£0.76) | £62 | 99% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 80 Pound (£0.15) | £2.75 | 94% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 69 Pound (£0.13) | £1.30 | 90% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 80 Pound (£0.15) | £3.71 | 96% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| - | £1.73 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 40 Pound (£0.08) | £1.64 | 95% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 30 Pound (£0.06) | £13 | 100% |
| Entertainment in Ad Duwaym (Sudan) is 98% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Ad Duwaym (Sudan) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 200 Pound (£0.38) | £33 | 99% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 40 Pound (£0.08) | £18 | 100% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 80 Pound (£0.15) | £66 | 100% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 300 Pound (£0.57) | £58 | 99% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 70 Pound (£0.13) | £8 | 98% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 30 Pound (£0.06) | £2.90 | 98% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 38 Pound (£0.07) | £3.86 | 98% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 7,000 Pound (£13) | £389 | 97% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 4.00 Pound (£0.01) | £0.10 | 93% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 90 Pound (£0.17) | £36 | 100% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 50 Pound (£0.09) | £9 | 99% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £276 (145,531 Pound) in Ad Duwaym.