Cost of living in Sudan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 386 Pound (Taka 595) | Taka 263 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 211 Pound (Taka 325) | Taka 344 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 166 Pound (Taka 255) | Taka 162 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Pound (Taka 108) | Taka 74 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Pound (Taka 156) | Taka 112 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 Pound (Taka 118) | Taka 50 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 141 Pound (Taka 216) | Taka 581 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 411 Pound (Taka 633) | Taka 172 | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Pound (Taka 77) | Taka 26 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Pound (Taka 77) | Taka 379 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Pound (Taka 3,081) | Taka 1,686 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 Pound (Taka 88) | Taka 103 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Pound (Taka 32) | Taka 41 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,571 Pound (Taka 104,081) | Taka 59,451 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,657 Pound (Taka 41,060) | Taka 33,978 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,113 Pound (Taka 10,956) | Taka 4,046 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,393 Pound (Taka 37,573) | Taka 35,113 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,962 Pound (Taka 16,885) | Taka 15,590 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,677 Pound (Taka 16,446) | Taka 3,803 | + 332% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 961 Pound (Taka 1,480) | Taka 1,167 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,247 Pound (Taka 35,807) | Taka 35,909 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,100 Pound (Taka 20,179) | Taka 13,069 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound (Taka 796) | Taka 431 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound (Taka 3,081) | Taka 852 | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,616 Pound (Taka 2,490) | Taka 1,746 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 Pound (Taka 4,621) | Taka 1,826 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,872 Pound (Taka 4,425) | Taka 5,220 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,444 Pound (Taka 5,305) | Taka 4,121 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound (Taka 1,395,066) | Taka 2,253,970 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 Pound (Taka 55) | Taka 95 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,450 Pound (Taka 2,234) | Taka 2,898 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound (Taka 899) | Taka 133 | + 577% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound (Taka 616) | Taka 498 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound (Taka 555) | Taka 400 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 258 Pound (Taka 398) | Taka 164 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound (Taka 406) | Taka 356 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound (Taka 202) | Taka 84 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound (Taka 182) | Taka 141 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 334 Pound (Taka 514) | Taka 167 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Pound (Taka 924) | Taka 1,289 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185 Pound (Taka 284) | Taka 888 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,465 Pound (Taka 2,257) | Taka 1,790 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Pound (Taka 1,540) | Taka 817 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 117 Pound (Taka 180) | Taka 304 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (Taka 62) | Taka 536 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Pound (Taka 30,807) | Taka 35,756 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (Taka 15) | Taka 1.67 | + 825% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,796 Pound (Taka 2,767) | Taka 1,882 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 196 Pound (Taka 302) | Taka 272 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,564 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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