Cost of living in Sudan compared to China
Currency:
Food | - 86% | |||
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Food in Sudan is 86% cheaper than in China | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 340 Pound (5.80元) | 53元 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Pound (5.26元) | 36元 | - 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 215 Pound (3.66元) | 15元 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 Pound (1.40元) | 14元 | - 90% | |
12 eggs, large | 127 Pound (2.17元) | 14元 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 Pound (1.28元) | 9元 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 155 Pound (2.64元) | 55元 | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 295 Pound (5.03元) | 12元 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Pound (0.97元) | 7元 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Pound (1.11元) | 6元 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,393 Pound (24元) | 112元 | - 79% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 96 Pound (1.63元) | 9元 | - 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Pound (0.51元) | 10元 | - 95% | |
Housing | - 84% | |||
Housing in Sudan is 84% cheaper than in China | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,109 Pound (1,058元) | 7,403元 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,891 Pound (475元) | 4,539元 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,935 Pound (118元) | 403元 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,029 Pound (392元) | 6,935元 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,607 Pound (232元) | 4,047元 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,045 Pound (120元) | 256元 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,119 Pound (19元) | 84元 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 26,809 Pound (457元) | 2,213元 | - 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,609 Pound (300元) | 605元 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound (9元) | 47元 | - 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound (34元) | 45元 | - 24% | |
Clothes | - 85% | |||
Clothes in Sudan is 85% cheaper than in China | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,779 Pound (30元) | 390元 | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,706 Pound (46元) | 217元 | - 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,792 Pound (48元) | 581元 | - 92% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,460 Pound (59元) | 553元 | - 89% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Sudan is 68% cheaper than in China | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound (15,435元) | 158,167元 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Pound (0.76元) | 6元 | - 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 Pound (85元) | 176元 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Sudan is 67% cheaper than in China | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound (10元) | 29元 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound (7元) | 36元 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 393元 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound (6元) | 31元 | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 296 Pound (5.05元) | 38元 | - 87% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound (4.50元) | 35元 | - 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound (2.24元) | 9元 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound (2.01元) | 11元 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pound (5.08元) | 83元 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 85% | |||
Entertainment in Sudan is 85% cheaper than in China | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,005 Pound (17元) | 205元 | - 92% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 245 Pound (4.18元) | 96元 | - 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,062元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,322 Pound (40元) | 413元 | - 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (10元) | 70元 | - 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 Pound (2.00元) | 34元 | - 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (0.68元) | 31元 | - 98% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,239 Pound (686元) | 3,170元 | - 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (0.17元) | 0.64元 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (34元) | 417元 | - 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241 Pound (4.11元) | 22元 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 81% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 81% cheaper than in China
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