Cost of living in Sudan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Sudan is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (Taka 621) | Taka 324 | + 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound (Taka 669) | Taka 492 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,993 Pound (Taka 534) | Taka 196 | + 173% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound (Taka 114) | Taka 92 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,152 Pound (Taka 206) | Taka 135 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (Taka 89) | Taka 78 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,998 Pound (Taka 357) | Taka 608 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,985 Pound (Taka 890) | Taka 223 | + 298% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 798 Pound (Taka 142) | Taka 33 | + 335% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound (Taka 14) | Taka 384 | - 96% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound (Taka 383) | Taka 1,406 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,596 Pound (Taka 285) | Taka 111 | + 156% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 503 Pound (Taka 90) | Taka 70 | + 28% | |
Housing | + 112% | |||
Housing in Sudan is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 785,353 Pound (Taka 140,213) | Taka 43,758 | + 220% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 298,248 Pound (Taka 53,248) | Taka 25,202 | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,546 Pound (Taka 8,132) | Taka 3,035 | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,568 Pound (Taka 94,725) | Taka 22,952 | + 313% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,682 Pound (Taka 48,505) | Taka 18,549 | + 161% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound (Taka 3,571) | Taka 7,137 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound (Taka 1,067) | Taka 1,213 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 80,000 Pound (Taka 14,283) | Taka 31,061 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,000 Pound (Taka 12,319) | Taka 17,904 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound (Taka 710) | Taka 417 | + 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Sudan is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound (Taka 5,356) | Taka 2,410 | + 122% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,066 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound (Taka 10,712) | Taka 6,410 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound (Taka 14,283) | Taka 4,273 | + 234% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Sudan is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,462,300 Pound (Taka 2,939,099) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 798 Pound (Taka 142) | Taka 107 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound (Taka 714) | Taka 2,440 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Sudan is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound (Taka 357) | Taka 285 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound (Taka 113) | Taka 513 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,946 Pound (Taka 1,776) | Taka 1,500 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound (Taka 179) | Taka 425 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound (Taka 119) | Taka 333 | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (Taka 536) | Taka 376 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound (Taka 71) | Taka 85 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound (Taka 68) | Taka 89 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (Taka 536) | Taka 445 | + 20% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Sudan is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,962 Pound (Taka 2,671) | Taka 1,308 | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14,218 Pound (Taka 2,538) | Taka 852 | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,454 Pound (Taka 4,545) | Taka 2,051 | + 122% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (Taka 106) | Taka 999 | - 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,800 Pound (Taka 500) | Taka 248 | + 101% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (Taka 7) | Taka 564 | - 99% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound (Taka 10,712) | Taka 35,756 | - 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (Taka 1.79) | Taka 2.94 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (Taka 360) | Taka 2,601 | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 287 | - | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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