Cost of living in Sudan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (52元) | 43元 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound (56元) | 37元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,630 Pound (24元) | 17元 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound (10元) | 14元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,043 Pound (15元) | 16元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 468 Pound (7元) | 9元 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,692 Pound (25元) | 48元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,744 Pound (26元) | 13元 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 619 Pound (9元) | 6元 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound (1.19元) | 7元 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound (32元) | 97元 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 891 Pound (13元) | 9元 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 593 Pound (9元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 520,435 Pound (7,718元) | 13,898元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 177,821 Pound (2,637元) | 8,379元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,882 Pound (265元) | 462元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 299,807 Pound (4,446元) | 6,525元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 146,158 Pound (2,168元) | 4,376元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound (297元) | 516元 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound (89元) | 140元 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,829元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 546元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound (59元) | 50元 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound (445元) | 511元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 288元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound (890元) | 654元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound (1,186元) | 844元 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,462,300 Pound (244,141元) | 148,501元 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 593 Pound (9元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound (59元) | 206元 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 72% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 490 Pound (7元) | 28元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound (9元) | 27元 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,897 Pound (43元) | 386元 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound (15元) | 30元 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound (10元) | 19元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 902 Pound (13元) | 44元 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound (5.93元) | 21元 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound (5.63元) | 16元 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 776 Pound (12元) | 82元 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 75% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Pound (126元) | 260元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 245 Pound (3.64元) | 122元 | - 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,322 Pound (34元) | 319元 | - 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (9元) | 90元 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Pound (12元) | 31元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (0.59元) | 19元 | - 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound (890元) | 2,968元 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (0.15元) | 0.24元 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (30元) | 410元 | - 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241 Pound (3.57元) | 38元 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,265 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 33% cheaper than in China
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