Cost of living in Kassala, Sudan vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Food | - 90% | |||
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Food in Kassala (Sudan) is 90% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 Pound ($0.80) | $13 | - 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 165 Pound ($0.44) | $8 | - 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 250 Pound ($0.67) | $4.42 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Pound ($0.11) | $0.59 | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | 85 Pound ($0.23) | $2.17 | - 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Pound ($0.09) | $3.69 | - 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 380 Pound ($1.01) | $5.97 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Pound ($0.16) | $3.05 | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Pound ($0.08) | $1.38 | - 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound ($0.80) | $3.58 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Pound ($5.33) | $15 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Pound ($0.05) | $2.29 | - 98% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Pound ($0.16) | $1.98 | - 92% | |
Housing | - 89% | |||
Housing in Kassala (Sudan) is 89% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,000 Pound ($120) | $1,637 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,000 Pound ($93) | $1,036 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Pound ($3.99) | $160 | - 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Pound ($53) | $1,072 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,000 Pound ($43) | $727 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 Pound ($2.13) | $82 | - 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 950 Pound ($2.53) | $43 | - 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | 36,500 Pound ($97) | $279 | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Pound ($67) | $124 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,200 Pound ($3.20) | $10 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $19 | - | |
Clothes | - 84% | |||
Clothes in Kassala (Sudan) is 84% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300 Pound ($0.80) | $47 | - 98% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Pound ($1.86) | $43 | - 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Pound ($1.33) | $75 | - 98% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $113 | - | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Kassala (Sudan) is 11% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $24,220 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound ($0.02) | $0.60 | - 97% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $59 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Kassala (Sudan) is 73% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 Pound ($2.13) | $102 | - 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound ($1.00) | $3.39 | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 250 Pound ($0.67) | $3.89 | - 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 120 Pound ($0.32) | $3.39 | - 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 80 Pound ($0.21) | $1.59 | - 87% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound ($1.07) | $20 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Kassala (Sudan) is 16% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 Pound ($2.13) | $47 | - 96% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $111 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $93 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.32 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.32 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,000 Pound ($59) | $35 | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kassala (Sudan) is 65% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,400 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $1,548 (581,400 Pound) in Kassala.
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