Cost of living in Sudan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 386 Pound (51元) | 45元 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 211 Pound (28元) | 34元 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 166 Pound (22元) | 15元 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Pound (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Pound (13元) | 13元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Pound (9元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 141 Pound (19元) | 59元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 411 Pound (54元) | 15元 | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Pound (7元) | 6.00元 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Pound (7元) | 5.17元 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Pound (264元) | 112元 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 Pound (8元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Pound (2.76元) | 14元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,571 Pound (8,920元) | 9,398元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,657 Pound (3,519元) | 4,943元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,113 Pound (939元) | 431元 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,393 Pound (3,220元) | 5,740元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,962 Pound (1,447元) | 3,007元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,677 Pound (1,409元) | 285元 | + 394% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 961 Pound (127元) | 96元 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,912 Pound (3,421元) | 2,464元 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,100 Pound (1,729元) | 561元 | + 208% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound (68元) | 38元 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound (264元) | 47元 | + 457% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,616 Pound (213元) | 481元 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 Pound (396元) | 250元 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,872 Pound (379元) | 647元 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,444 Pound (455元) | 620元 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound (119,555元) | 134,340元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 Pound (4.72元) | 7元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,450 Pound (191元) | 149元 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound (77元) | 37元 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound (53元) | 45元 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 347元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound (48元) | 62元 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 258 Pound (34元) | 47元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound (35元) | 31元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound (17元) | 8元 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound (16元) | 12元 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 334 Pound (44元) | 71元 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Pound (79元) | 177元 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185 Pound (24元) | 100元 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,465 Pound (193元) | 395元 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Pound (132元) | 68元 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 117 Pound (15元) | 33元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (5.28元) | 31元 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Pound (2,640元) | 3,256元 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (1.32元) | 0.31元 | + 326% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,796 Pound (237元) | 335元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 196 Pound (26元) | 22元 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,237 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 5% more expensive than in China
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