Cost of living in Sudan compared to China
Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Sudan is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
Sudan | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (42元) | 42元 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Pound (6.00元) | 39元 | - 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Pound (36元) | 14元 | + 151% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 984 Pound (12元) | 14元 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,400 Pound (29元) | 16元 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (6元) | 10元 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Pound (24元) | 50元 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,573 Pound (43元) | 16元 | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Pound (10元) | 6元 | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Pound (6.00元) | 6元 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Pound (12元) | 89元 | - 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,254 Pound (15元) | 8元 | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (6.00元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Sudan is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
Sudan | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,105,780 Pound (13,264元) | 12,713元 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 687,331 Pound (8,245元) | 5,917元 | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Pound (240元) | 450元 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 770,719 Pound (9,245元) | 6,564元 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Pound (4,798元) | 3,518元 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,971 Pound (144元) | 296元 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,000 Pound (264元) | 100元 | + 165% | |
40” flat screen tv | 187,713 Pound (2,252元) | 1,460元 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 138,285 Pound (1,659元) | 553元 | + 200% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,743 Pound (81元) | 43元 | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Pound (12元) | 55元 | - 78% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Sudan is about the same as in China | ||||
Sudan | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 418元 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 296元 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 705元 | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Sudan is about the same as in China | ||||
Sudan | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,726元 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Pound (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Sudan is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
Sudan | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound (24元) | 42元 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 59元 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Pound (120元) | 114元 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Pound (4.80元) | 67元 | - 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound (4.50元) | 57元 | - 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (36元) | 25元 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Pound (3.60元) | 6元 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Pound (1.08元) | 13元 | - 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (36元) | 85元 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Sudan is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
Sudan | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Pound (30元) | 178元 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (12元) | 105元 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Pound (840元) | 320元 | + 162% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Pound (60元) | 81元 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Pound (3.60元) | 28元 | - 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Pound (6.00元) | 19元 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 Pound (480元) | 3,924元 | - 88% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 412元 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,577 Pound (19元) | 25元 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 4% more expensive than in China
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