- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sudan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 Pound (28元) | 53元 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 97 Pound (14元) | 33元 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 Pound (13元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pound (3.68元) | 16元 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pound (5.93元) | 16元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 57 Pound (8元) | 8元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 67 Pound (10元) | 63元 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 Pound (11元) | 13元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Pound (4.55元) | 7元 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 127 Pound (19元) | 5.64元 | + 230% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,100 Pound (308元) | 114元 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 29 Pound (4.27元) | 8元 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 Pound (1.51元) | 12元 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,894 Pound (2,335元) | 9,680元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,164 Pound (1,934元) | 4,478元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 972 Pound (143元) | 425元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,587 Pound (968元) | 5,603元 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,123 Pound (459元) | 3,523元 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,134 Pound (167元) | 305元 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 630 Pound (93元) | 88元 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,860 Pound (2,183元) | 2,242元 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,489 Pound (512元) | 678元 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 203 Pound (30元) | 40元 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 Pound (441元) | 39元 | + 1032% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 75% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 321 Pound (47元) | 554元 | - 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 681 Pound (100元) | 280元 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 923 Pound (136元) | 614元 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 Pound (71元) | 672元 | - 89% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,815 Pound (30,379元) | 145,666元 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound (1.00元) | 7元 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,092 Pound (160元) | 154元 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 62% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pound (9元) | 26元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 Pound (15元) | 32元 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 451 Pound (66元) | 425元 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Pound (12元) | 30元 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Pound (13元) | 37元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 122 Pound (18元) | 38元 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 86 Pound (13元) | 10元 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Pound (3.83元) | 14元 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 Pound (19元) | 59元 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 69% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 353 Pound (52元) | 159元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 Pound (14元) | 86元 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576 Pound (85元) | 375元 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Pound (15元) | 60元 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Pound (8元) | 34元 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Pound (5.51元) | 34元 | - 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,315 Pound (1,662元) | 3,310元 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.97 Pound (0.14元) | 0.98元 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 404 Pound (59元) | 300元 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 123 Pound (18元) | 20元 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,486 prices entered by 580 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 42% cheaper than in China
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