Cost of living in Wad Madani, Sudan vs Ghent, Belgium

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Food | - 96% | |||
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Food in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 96% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Pound (€0.08) | €16 | - 100% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Pound (€0.14) | €9 | - 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pound (€0.07) | €3.67 | - 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Pound (€0.03) | €0.97 | - 97% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 Pound (€0.04) | €2.28 | - 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Pound (€0.03) | €1.87 | - 99% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Pound (€0.07) | €5.47 | - 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 Pound (€0.08) | €1.70 | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pound (€0.06) | €1.22 | - 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.00 Pound (€0.01) | €1.71 | - 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Pound (€0.03) | €2.45 | - 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 Pound (€0.01) | €1.18 | - 99% | |
Housing | - 93% | |||
Housing in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 93% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000 Pound (€7) | €1,020 | - 99% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500 Pound (€3.31) | €836 | - 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 900 Pound (€1.99) | €155 | - 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Pound (€3.31) | €779 | - 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,200 Pound (€2.65) | €531 | - 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €123 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Pound (€0.44) | €29 | - 98% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,000 Pound (€11) | €383 | - 97% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Pound (€9) | €117 | - 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €11 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Pound (€0.02) | €10 | - 100% | |
Clothes | - 98% | |||
Clothes in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 98% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Pound (€0.27) | €79 | - 100% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750 Pound (€1.66) | €43 | - 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 350 Pound (€0.77) | €93 | - 99% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135 Pound (€0.30) | €129 | - 100% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 61% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 Pound (€442) | €23,515 | - 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Pound (€0.02) | €1.34 | - 99% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €48 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 76% | |||
Personal Care in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 76% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00 Pound (€0.01) | €7 | - 100% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Pound (€0.06) | €9 | - 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 Pound (€0.22) | €26 | - 99% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.72 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Pound (€0.08) | €3.39 | - 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 Pound (€0.09) | €1.36 | - 93% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Pound (€0.02) | €2.40 | - 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Pound (€0.04) | €22 | - 100% | |
Entertainment | - 73% | |||
Entertainment in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 73% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Pound (€0.22) | €35 | - 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €48 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €51 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Pound (€0.03) | €3.09 | - 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.65 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 Pound (€7) | €438 | - 98% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 Pound (€0.00) | €0.23 | - 100% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 80 Pound (€0.18) | €27 | - 99% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Pound (€0.04) | €6 | - 99% | |
TOTAL | - 84% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €481 (217,834 Pound) in Wad Madani.
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