Cost of living in Sudan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Sudan is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (Taka 710) | Taka 253 | + 180% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Pound (Taka 102) | Taka 518 | - 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Pound (Taka 613) | Taka 234 | + 162% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 984 Pound (Taka 201) | Taka 91 | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,400 Pound (Taka 490) | Taka 150 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (Taka 102) | Taka 78 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Pound (Taka 409) | Taka 476 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,573 Pound (Taka 730) | Taka 307 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Pound (Taka 163) | Taka 56 | + 192% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Pound (Taka 102) | Taka 407 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Pound (Taka 204) | Taka 1,595 | - 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,254 Pound (Taka 256) | Taka 136 | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Taka 102) | Taka 72 | + 42% | |
Housing | + 203% | |||
Housing in Sudan is 203% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,105,780 Pound (Taka 225,877) | Taka 40,565 | + 457% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 687,331 Pound (Taka 140,401) | Taka 22,239 | + 531% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Pound (Taka 4,085) | Taka 4,221 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 770,719 Pound (Taka 157,434) | Taka 50,272 | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Pound (Taka 81,708) | Taka 31,111 | + 163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,971 Pound (Taka 2,445) | Taka 5,000 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,000 Pound (Taka 4,494) | Taka 1,266 | + 255% | |
40” flat screen tv | 187,713 Pound (Taka 38,344) | Taka 49,805 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 138,285 Pound (Taka 28,247) | Taka 15,000 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,743 Pound (Taka 1,377) | Taka 568 | + 143% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Pound (Taka 204) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Sudan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,505 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,407 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,268 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,284 | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Sudan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Pound (Taka 115) | Taka 110 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Sudan is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound (Taka 409) | Taka 250 | + 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Pound (Taka 2,043) | Taka 1,500 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Pound (Taka 82) | Taka 360 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound (Taka 77) | Taka 191 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (Taka 613) | Taka 794 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Pound (Taka 61) | Taka 158 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Pound (Taka 18) | Taka 200 | - 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (Taka 613) | Taka 205 | + 199% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Sudan is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Pound (Taka 511) | Taka 1,513 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Taka 204) | Taka 1,024 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Pound (Taka 14,299) | Taka 3,597 | + 298% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Pound (Taka 1,021) | Taka 1,519 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Pound (Taka 61) | Taka 253 | - 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Pound (Taka 102) | Taka 606 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 Pound (Taka 8,171) | Taka 35,756 | - 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,307 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,577 Pound (Taka 322) | Taka 339 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |

These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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