Cost of living in Sudan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sudan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (₨494) | ₨414 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Pound (₨71) | ₨353 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Pound (₨426) | ₨177 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 984 Pound (₨140) | ₨63 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Pound (₨341) | ₨103 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (₨71) | ₨45 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Pound (₨284) | ₨254 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,573 Pound (₨508) | ₨196 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Pound (₨114) | ₨40 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Pound (₨71) | ₨171 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Pound (₨142) | ₨908 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,254 Pound (₨178) | ₨95 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (₨71) | ₨43 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sudan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,105,780 Pound (₨157,080) | ₨46,983 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 687,331 Pound (₨97,638) | ₨29,753 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Pound (₨2,841) | ₨5,571 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 770,719 Pound (₨109,483) | ₨30,891 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Pound (₨56,821) | ₨18,623 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,971 Pound (₨1,701) | ₨4,707 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,000 Pound (₨3,125) | ₨772 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 187,713 Pound (₨26,665) | ₨26,656 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 138,285 Pound (₨19,644) | ₨12,082 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,743 Pound (₨958) | ₨555 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Pound (₨142) | ₨704 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sudan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Sudan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,484 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,578 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,084 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,961 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Sudan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,800,510 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Pound (₨80) | ₨104 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,476 | - | |
| 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 (₨284) | ₨94 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨262 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Pound (₨1,421) | ₨1,182 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Pound (₨57) | ₨391 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound (₨53) | ₨229 | - 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (₨426) | ₨269 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Pound (₨43) | ₨195 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Pound (₨13) | ₨99 | - 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (₨426) | ₨303 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sudan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Pound (₨355) | ₨1,334 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (₨142) | ₨620 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,539 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Pound (₨9,944) | ₨2,260 | + 340% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Pound (₨710) | ₨709 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Pound (₨43) | ₨234 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Pound (₨71) | ₨199 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 Pound (₨5,682) | ₨42,549 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,807 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,577 Pound (₨224) | ₨277 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,263 prices entered by 572 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 39% more expensive than in India
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