Cost of living in Khartoum (Sudan) is 50% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory)
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Khartoum (Sudan) is 20% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Khartoum | Ramallah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,391 Pound (26 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,659 Pound (28 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,545 Pound (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 620 Pound (4.76 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,032 Pound (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450 Pound (3.46 ₪) | 4.83 ₪ | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,599 Pound (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,625 Pound (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 579 Pound (4.45 ₪) | 4.45 ₪ | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 90 Pound (0.69 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,096 Pound (16 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 876 Pound (7 ₪) | 5.42 ₪ | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 588 Pound (4.52 ₪) | 2.49 ₪ | + 82% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Khartoum (Sudan) is 12% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Khartoum | Ramallah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,992 Pound (3,910 ₪) | 2,614 ₪ | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 176,973 Pound (1,359 ₪) | 1,910 ₪ | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,824 Pound (137 ₪) | 457 ₪ | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 284,968 Pound (2,189 ₪) | 1,832 ₪ | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 145,738 Pound (1,119 ₪) | 1,307 ₪ | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,973 Pound (146 ₪) | 291 ₪ | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,760 Pound (44 ₪) | 96 ₪ | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 27,899 Pound (214 ₪) | 1,669 ₪ | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,677 Pound (97 ₪) | 533 ₪ | - 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,645 Pound (28 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,927 Pound (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 5% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Khartoum (Sudan) is 64% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Khartoum | Ramallah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,408 Pound (218 ₪) | 315 ₪ | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,724 Pound (13 ₪) | 385 ₪ | - 97% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,510 Pound (419 ₪) | 391 ₪ | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 74,914 Pound (575 ₪) | 391 ₪ | + 47% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Khartoum (Sudan) is 60% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Khartoum | Ramallah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,675,800 Pound (120,411 ₪) | 125,275 ₪ | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 574 Pound (4.41 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,932 Pound (30 ₪) | 326 ₪ | - 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 78 ₪ | - | |
Personal Care | - 90% | |||
Personal Care in Khartoum (Sudan) is 90% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Khartoum | Ramallah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 384 Pound (2.95 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 466 Pound (3.58 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,897 Pound (22 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 374 Pound (2.87 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 97 Pound (0.75 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 97% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 192 Pound (1.47 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 91% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 93 Pound (0.72 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 97 Pound (0.74 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 523 Pound (4.02 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 86% | |||
Entertainment in Khartoum (Sudan) is 86% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Khartoum | Ramallah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,845 Pound (14 ₪) | 127 ₪ | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pound (3.07 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 95% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 355 ₪ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,515 Pound (19 ₪) | 209 ₪ | - 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (4.57 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 191 Pound (1.47 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 20 ₪ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,550 Pound (212 ₪) | 3,144 ₪ | - 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (0.08 ₪) | 0.66 ₪ | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,364 Pound (18 ₪) | 231 ₪ | - 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 225 Pound (1.73 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 93% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on July 05, 2022.
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