- Cost of Living
- India
- Sudan
- Madras
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madras, India compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Madras (India) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨75 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨225 (61 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨96 (26 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (14 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨49 (13 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 (6 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 (35 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 (43 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 (17 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (27 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨400 (108 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨74 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (7 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Madras (India) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,333 (7,374 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,893 (4,557 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,848 (768 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,161 (3,011 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,018 (1,893 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,424 (384 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,343 (362 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨33,124 (8,936 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,983 (3,233 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨398 (107 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (54 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Madras (India) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,130 (575 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,467 (396 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,280 (885 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,371 (640 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Madras (India) is 16% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨785,000 (211,771 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (270 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 170% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨202 (54 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Madras (India) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨106 (29 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨202 (54 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨171 (46 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 (39 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨210 (57 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 (51 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨58 (16 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨222 (60 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Madras (India) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,136 (307 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨260 (70 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,819 (491 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (135 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨682 (184 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨78 (21 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (27 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨40,465 (10,916 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (0.27 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,156 (312 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨150 (40 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madras (India) is 16% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 26,733 Pound
(₨99,093)
in Madras
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
23,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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