Cost of living in Sudan compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Sudan is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (₨479) | ₨368 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound (₨516) | ₨319 | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,993 Pound (₨412) | ₨165 | + 150% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound (₨88) | ₨58 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,152 Pound (₨159) | ₨90 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (₨69) | ₨39 | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,998 Pound (₨275) | ₨239 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,985 Pound (₨687) | ₨154 | + 345% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 798 Pound (₨110) | ₨31 | + 257% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound (₨11) | ₨169 | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound (₨296) | ₨769 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,596 Pound (₨220) | ₨91 | + 142% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 503 Pound (₨69) | ₨38 | + 84% | |
Housing | + 87% | |||
Housing in Sudan is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 785,353 Pound (₨108,207) | ₨40,484 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 298,248 Pound (₨41,093) | ₨24,222 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,546 Pound (₨6,275) | ₨5,258 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,568 Pound (₨73,102) | ₨24,750 | + 195% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,682 Pound (₨37,433) | ₨14,691 | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound (₨2,756) | ₨6,007 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound (₨823) | ₨665 | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 80,000 Pound (₨11,023) | ₨29,903 | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,000 Pound (₨9,507) | ₨11,999 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound (₨548) | ₨535 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨428 | - | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Sudan is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sudan | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound (₨4,133) | ₨2,524 | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,741 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound (₨8,267) | ₨4,298 | + 92% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound (₨11,023) | ₨3,255 | + 239% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Sudan is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,462,300 Pound (₨2,268,200) | ₨1,326,030 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 798 Pound (₨110) | ₨105 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound (₨551) | ₨1,104 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Sudan is 24% cheaper than in India | ||||
Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound (₨276) | ₨138 | + 99% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound (₨87) | ₨276 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,946 Pound (₨1,370) | ₨905 | + 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound (₨138) | ₨396 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound (₨92) | ₨223 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (₨413) | ₨281 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound (₨55) | ₨167 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound (₨52) | ₨98 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (₨413) | ₨306 | + 35% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Sudan is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,962 Pound (₨2,062) | ₨1,460 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14,218 Pound (₨1,959) | ₨600 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,454 Pound (₨3,507) | ₨1,872 | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (₨82) | ₨756 | - 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,800 Pound (₨386) | ₨217 | + 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (₨5.51) | ₨182 | - 97% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound (₨8,267) | ₨51,130 | - 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (₨1.38) | ₨1.39 | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (₨278) | ₨1,638 | - 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨270 | - | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 32% more expensive than in India
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