Cost of living in Wad Madani, Sudan vs Southampton, United Kingdom

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Food | - 96% | |||
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Food in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 96% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Pound (£0.07) | £10 | - 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Pound (£0.12) | £6 | - 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pound (£0.06) | £3.36 | - 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Pound (£0.02) | £1.01 | - 98% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 Pound (£0.03) | £2.86 | - 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Pound (£0.02) | £1.28 | - 98% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Pound (£0.06) | £5.47 | - 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 Pound (£0.07) | £1.94 | - 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pound (£0.05) | £0.85 | - 94% | |
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 | - | £8 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Pound (£0.02) | £1.78 | - 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 Pound (£0.01) | £0.90 | - 99% | |
Housing | - 95% | |||
Housing in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 95% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000 Pound (£5.74) | £1,801 | - 100% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500 Pound (£2.87) | £1,197 | - 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 900 Pound (£1.72) | £138 | - 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Pound (£2.87) | £981 | - 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,200 Pound (£2.29) | £609 | - 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £131 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Pound (£0.38) | £17 | - 98% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,000 Pound (£10) | £331 | - 97% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Pound (£8) | £66 | - 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £5.73 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Pound (£0.02) | £11 | - 100% | |
Clothes | - 98% | |||
Clothes in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 98% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Pound (£0.23) | £81 | - 100% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750 Pound (£1.43) | £29 | - 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 350 Pound (£0.67) | £67 | - 99% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135 Pound (£0.26) | £63 | - 100% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 59% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 Pound (£382) | £17,216 | - 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Pound (£0.02) | £1.21 | - 99% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | £52 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 81% | |||
Personal Care in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 81% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00 Pound (£0.01) | £3.90 | - 100% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Pound (£0.05) | £7 | - 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 Pound (£0.19) | £80 | - 100% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £3.07 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.41 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Pound (£0.07) | £3.30 | - 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 Pound (£0.08) | £1.51 | - 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Pound (£0.01) | £1.20 | - 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Pound (£0.04) | £12 | - 100% | |
Entertainment | - 74% | |||
Entertainment in Wad Madani (Sudan) is 74% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Pound (£0.19) | £32 | - 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | £23 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £89 | - | |
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 | - | £7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Pound (£0.03) | £3.62 | - 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.40 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 Pound (£5.74) | £401 | - 99% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 Pound (£0.00) | £0.17 | - 100% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 80 Pound (£0.15) | £27 | - 99% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Pound (£0.04) | £9 | - 100% | |
TOTAL | - 85% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,700 in Southampton you would need to make just about £840 (439,411 Pound) in Wad Madani.
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