- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- Switzerland
- Khartoum
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Khartoum, Sudan compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Khartoum (Sudan) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 Pound (CHF 4.01) | CHF 25 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 97 Pound (CHF 2.05) | CHF 13 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 Pound (CHF 1.41) | CHF 12 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pound (CHF 0.53) | CHF 1.71 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pound (CHF 0.86) | CHF 8 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 57 Pound (CHF 1.21) | CHF 4.14 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 Pound (CHF 1.31) | CHF 11 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Pound (CHF 1.41) | CHF 3.79 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Pound (CHF 0.59) | CHF 2.80 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Pound (CHF 1.48) | CHF 2.17 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,100 Pound (CHF 45) | CHF 15 | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 Pound (CHF 0.55) | CHF 2.53 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 Pound (CHF 0.22) | CHF 2.22 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Khartoum (Sudan) is 75% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,616 Pound (CHF 331) | CHF 3,040 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,890 Pound (CHF 252) | CHF 2,383 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 219 Pound (CHF 4.64) | CHF 123 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,398 Pound (CHF 136) | CHF 2,245 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,100 Pound (CHF 66) | CHF 1,715 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,042 Pound (CHF 22) | CHF 101 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 453 Pound (CHF 10) | CHF 36 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,960 Pound (CHF 148) | CHF 502 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,438 Pound (CHF 30) | CHF 178 | - 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 146 Pound (CHF 3.09) | CHF 21 | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 Pound (CHF 64) | CHF 31 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | - 94% | |||
| Clothes in Khartoum (Sudan) is 94% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 271 Pound (CHF 5.74) | CHF 117 | - 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 210 Pound (CHF 4.45) | CHF 58 | - 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 508 Pound (CHF 11) | CHF 132 | - 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249 Pound (CHF 5.27) | CHF 191 | - 97% | |
| Transportation | - 89% | |||
| Transportation in Khartoum (Sudan) is 89% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,471 Pound (CHF 2,914) | CHF 26,980 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.96 Pound (CHF 0.13) | CHF 2.36 | - 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 346 Pound (CHF 7) | CHF 101 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Khartoum (Sudan) is 89% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 63 Pound (CHF 1.34) | CHF 14 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 91 Pound (CHF 1.92) | CHF 32 | - 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 451 Pound (CHF 10) | CHF 150 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 54 Pound (CHF 1.13) | CHF 7 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 Pound (CHF 0.78) | CHF 6 | - 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 87 Pound (CHF 1.85) | CHF 6 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 53 Pound (CHF 1.12) | CHF 3.04 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 Pound (CHF 0.30) | CHF 4.05 | - 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 105 Pound (CHF 2.23) | CHF 46 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Khartoum (Sudan) is 90% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 258 Pound (CHF 5.47) | CHF 75 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 Pound (CHF 1.87) | CHF 38 | - 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Pound (CHF 11) | CHF 240 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 456 Pound (CHF 10) | CHF 115 | - 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Pound (CHF 2.12) | CHF 17 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24 Pound (CHF 0.50) | CHF 5.49 | - 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Pound (CHF 0.18) | CHF 7 | - 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,059 Pound (CHF 298) | CHF 512 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.28 Pound (CHF 0.01) | CHF 0.33 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 252 Pound (CHF 5.35) | CHF 103 | - 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 82 Pound (CHF 1.74) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 81% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,185 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Khartoum (Sudan) is 81% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,900
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 1,659
(78,281 Pound)
in Khartoum.
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