- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- Switzerland
- Khartoum
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Khartoum, Sudan compared to Zurich, Switzerland

Currency:
Food | - 96% | |||
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Food in Khartoum (Sudan) is 96% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 Pound (CHF 0.41) | CHF 25 | - 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 Pound (CHF 0.74) | CHF 13 | - 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.06 Pound (CHF 0.22) | CHF 12 | - 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.25 Pound (CHF 0.07) | CHF 1.74 | - 96% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.50 Pound (CHF 0.14) | CHF 5.18 | - 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.37 Pound (CHF 0.07) | CHF 4.04 | - 98% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.37 Pound (CHF 0.24) | CHF 12 | - 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.37 Pound (CHF 0.24) | CHF 4.04 | - 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.08 Pound (CHF 0.17) | CHF 5.20 | - 97% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.50 Pound (CHF 0.14) | CHF 1.76 | - 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Pound (CHF 1.36) | CHF 15 | - 91% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 13 Pound (CHF 0.68) | CHF 2.40 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.37 Pound (CHF 0.07) | CHF 2.85 | - 97% | |
Housing | - 96% | |||
Housing in Khartoum (Sudan) is 96% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,560 Pound (CHF 85) | CHF 3,513 | - 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 624 Pound (CHF 34) | CHF 2,538 | - 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62 Pound (CHF 3.40) | CHF 161 | - 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 624 Pound (CHF 34) | CHF 1,888 | - 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 218 Pound (CHF 12) | CHF 1,357 | - 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 893 Pound (CHF 49) | CHF 81 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 62 Pound (CHF 3.40) | CHF 47 | - 93% | |
40” flat screen TV | 5,161 Pound (CHF 281) | CHF 752 | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,438 Pound (CHF 78) | CHF 169 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 Pound (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Pound (CHF 0.49) | CHF 32 | - 98% | |
Clothes | - 91% | |||
Clothes in Khartoum (Sudan) is 91% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 87 Pound (CHF 4.76) | CHF 131 | - 96% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 128 Pound (CHF 7) | CHF 56 | - 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 125 Pound (CHF 7) | CHF 134 | - 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187 Pound (CHF 10) | CHF 151 | - 93% | |
Transportation | - 93% | |||
Transportation in Khartoum (Sudan) is 93% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,437 Pound (CHF 2,039) | CHF 28,000 | - 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.64 Pound (CHF 0.03) | CHF 1.69 | - 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 62 Pound (CHF 3.40) | CHF 81 | - 96% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 145 Pound (CHF 8) | CHF 37 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 79% | |||
Personal Care in Khartoum (Sudan) is 79% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 63 Pound (CHF 3.45) | CHF 21 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Pound (CHF 4.93) | CHF 29 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 325 Pound (CHF 18) | CHF 140 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 54 Pound (CHF 2.92) | CHF 9 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 Pound (CHF 2.01) | CHF 5.84 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 Pound (CHF 2.56) | CHF 5.61 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 37 Pound (CHF 2.02) | CHF 2.83 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pound (CHF 0.63) | CHF 4.05 | - 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 Pound (CHF 1.84) | CHF 45 | - 96% | |
Entertainment | - 86% | |||
Entertainment in Khartoum (Sudan) is 86% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 209 Pound (CHF 11) | CHF 71 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 11 Pound (CHF 0.61) | CHF 37 | - 98% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 205 Pound (CHF 11) | CHF 189 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 416 Pound (CHF 23) | CHF 100 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Pound (CHF 0.82) | CHF 17 | - 95% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.74 Pound (CHF 0.20) | CHF 4.84 | - 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.37 Pound (CHF 0.07) | CHF 6 | - 99% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Pound (CHF 381) | CHF 526 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.10 Pound (CHF 0.01) | CHF 0.43 | - 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 Pound (CHF 7) | CHF 108 | - 94% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3.74 Pound (CHF 0.20) | CHF 8 | - 98% | |
TOTAL | - 92% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Khartoum (Sudan) is 92% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 900
(16,530 Pound)
in Khartoum.
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