- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- Switzerland
- Khartoum
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Khartoum, Sudan compared to Zurich, Switzerland
WARNING!
Khartoum has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Khartoum (Sudan) is 91% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 Pound (CHF 1.09) | CHF 25 | - 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 Pound (CHF 1.97) | CHF 14 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.06 Pound (CHF 0.59) | CHF 12 | - 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.25 Pound (CHF 0.18) | CHF 1.81 | - 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.50 Pound (CHF 0.36) | CHF 5.18 | - 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.37 Pound (CHF 0.20) | CHF 4.04 | - 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.37 Pound (CHF 0.63) | CHF 12 | - 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.37 Pound (CHF 0.63) | CHF 4.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.08 Pound (CHF 0.45) | CHF 5.20 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.50 Pound (CHF 0.36) | CHF 1.76 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Pound (CHF 3.62) | CHF 15 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Pound (CHF 1.13) | CHF 2.64 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.37 Pound (CHF 0.20) | CHF 2.85 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 91% | |||
| Housing in Khartoum (Sudan) is 91% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,560 Pound (CHF 226) | CHF 3,513 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 624 Pound (CHF 90) | CHF 2,538 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62 Pound (CHF 9) | CHF 161 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 624 Pound (CHF 90) | CHF 1,888 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 218 Pound (CHF 32) | CHF 1,357 | - 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 146 Pound (CHF 21) | CHF 81 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 62 Pound (CHF 9) | CHF 47 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,504 Pound (CHF 798) | CHF 858 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 392 Pound (CHF 57) | CHF 164 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 115 Pound (CHF 17) | CHF 18 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Pound (CHF 1.28) | CHF 32 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 78% | |||
| Clothes in Khartoum (Sudan) is 78% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 87 Pound (CHF 13) | CHF 131 | - 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 128 Pound (CHF 19) | CHF 56 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 125 Pound (CHF 18) | CHF 134 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Pound (CHF 27) | CHF 151 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 84% | |||
| Transportation in Khartoum (Sudan) is 84% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,437 Pound (CHF 5,427) | CHF 28,000 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.64 Pound (CHF 0.09) | CHF 1.69 | - 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 Pound (CHF 9) | CHF 81 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Khartoum (Sudan) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 66 Pound (CHF 10) | CHF 21 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 68 Pound (CHF 10) | CHF 30 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 142 Pound (CHF 21) | CHF 140 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 54 Pound (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Pound (CHF 5.46) | CHF 6 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Pound (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Pound (CHF 3.88) | CHF 2.83 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 Pound (CHF 2.00) | CHF 4.03 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Pound (CHF 4.41) | CHF 46 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Khartoum (Sudan) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 142 Pound (CHF 21) | CHF 72 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11 Pound (CHF 1.63) | CHF 37 | - 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 113 Pound (CHF 16) | CHF 184 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 413 Pound (CHF 60) | CHF 100 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Pound (CHF 2.17) | CHF 17 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.74 Pound (CHF 0.54) | CHF 4.84 | - 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.37 Pound (CHF 0.20) | CHF 6 | - 97% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,313 Pound (CHF 190) | CHF 176 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.10 Pound (CHF 0.01) | CHF 0.43 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 Pound (CHF 18) | CHF 108 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3.74 Pound (CHF 0.54) | CHF 8 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,277 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Khartoum (Sudan) is 84% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 1,580
(10,897 Pound)
in Khartoum.
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