Cost of living in Sudan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (41元) | 46元 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound (44元) | 40元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,993 Pound (35元) | 16元 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound (8元) | 18元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,152 Pound (14元) | 19元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (5.90元) | 11元 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,998 Pound (24元) | 63元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,985 Pound (59元) | 15元 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 798 Pound (9元) | 6元 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound (0.94元) | 7元 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound (25元) | 118元 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,596 Pound (19元) | 8元 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 503 Pound (5.92元) | 16元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 785,353 Pound (9,251元) | 15,059元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 298,248 Pound (3,513元) | 9,006元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,546 Pound (536元) | 421元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,568 Pound (6,250元) | 7,547元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,682 Pound (3,200元) | 4,347元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound (236元) | 262元 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound (70元) | 115元 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 80,000 Pound (942元) | 1,086元 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,000 Pound (813元) | 589元 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound (47元) | 39元 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound (353元) | 529元 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 248元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound (707元) | 626元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound (942元) | 828元 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,462,300 Pound (193,909元) | 161,247元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 798 Pound (9元) | 9元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound (47元) | 204元 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 59% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound (24元) | 39元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound (7元) | 27元 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,946 Pound (117元) | 391元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound (12元) | 53元 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound (8元) | 33元 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (35元) | 34元 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound (4.71元) | 13元 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound (4.47元) | 15元 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (35元) | 74元 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,962 Pound (176元) | 265元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,218 Pound (167元) | 110元 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,454 Pound (300元) | 348元 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (7元) | 79元 | - 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,800 Pound (33元) | 29元 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (0.47元) | 18元 | - 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound (707元) | 3,321元 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (0.12元) | 0.20元 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (24元) | 410元 | - 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 24元 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,382 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 27% cheaper than in China
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