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

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Salem (India) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (40 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨186 (50 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨91 (24 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (11 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨58 (16 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (13 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨282 (76 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨141 (38 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (12 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨111 (30 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨948 (256 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨77 (21 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (9 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Salem (India) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,100 (3,264 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,000 (5,395 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,500 (944 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,246 (3,843 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,000 (1,349 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,450 (391 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,550 (418 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨43,322 (11,687 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,906 (2,942 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨360 (97 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (54 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Salem (India) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,928 (790 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,204 (864 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,023 (1,085 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,543 (956 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Salem (India) is 26% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨758,491 (204,620 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (19 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,390 (375 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 275% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨336 (91 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Salem (India) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨168 (45 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (81 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (108 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨151 (41 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨104 (28 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨279 (75 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨122 (33 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨48 (13 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨181 (49 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Salem (India) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,100 (297 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨253 (68 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨565 (152 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,675 (452 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,033 (279 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (22 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨275 (74 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨30,000 (8,093 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,100 (297 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨135 (36 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Salem (India) is 26% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 13,891 Pound
(₨51,492)
in Salem
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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