- Cost of Living
- United States
- Sudan
- Detroit, Michigan
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (181 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (119 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.92 (71 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (14 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $2.20 (40 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.26 (59 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.70 (103 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.18 (57 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.44 (98 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.97 (36 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (234 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (30 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (33 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,492 (26,925 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,144 (20,645 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $227 (4,101 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,038 (18,727 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $726 (13,095 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (2,050 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (805 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $253 (4,562 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $79 (1,422 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (135 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (236 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (730 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (740 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (1,379 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (1,566 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (324,904 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (13 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (722 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 622% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (274 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (128 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (213 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (1,522 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (109 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (59 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.21 (58 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (57 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.31 (24 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (273 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (609 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (361 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (2,680 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (695 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (178 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.41 (62 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (63 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (7,753 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (2.89 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (556 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (135 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 59% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 139,606 Pound
($7,734)
in Detroit, Michigan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
88,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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