Cost of living in Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (¥846) | ¥1,035 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Pound (¥122) | ¥817 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Pound (¥730) | ¥618 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 984 Pound (¥239) | ¥237 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Pound (¥584) | ¥335 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (¥122) | ¥439 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Pound (¥486) | ¥1,195 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,573 Pound (¥869) | ¥822 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Pound (¥195) | ¥509 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Pound (¥122) | ¥312 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Pound (¥243) | ¥1,267 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,254 Pound (¥305) | ¥276 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (¥122) | ¥293 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,105,780 Pound (¥268,976) | ¥365,082 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 687,331 Pound (¥167,190) | ¥197,811 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Pound (¥4,865) | ¥19,132 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 770,719 Pound (¥187,474) | ¥145,654 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Pound (¥97,298) | ¥106,059 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,971 Pound (¥2,912) | ¥8,349 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,000 Pound (¥5,351) | ¥4,448 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 187,713 Pound (¥45,660) | ¥74,559 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 138,285 Pound (¥33,637) | ¥25,414 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,743 Pound (¥1,640) | ¥1,338 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Pound (¥243) | ¥2,815 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sudan is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥9,315 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,892 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,189 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,060,780 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Pound (¥136) | ¥169 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,198 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound (¥486) | ¥2,133 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Pound (¥2,432) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Pound (¥97) | ¥1,337 | - 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound (¥91) | ¥930 | - 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (¥730) | ¥622 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Pound (¥73) | ¥224 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Pound (¥22) | ¥188 | - 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (¥730) | ¥4,604 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Pound (¥608) | ¥4,908 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (¥243) | ¥3,881 | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Pound (¥17,027) | ¥8,269 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Pound (¥1,216) | ¥1,244 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Pound (¥73) | ¥547 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Pound (¥122) | ¥674 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 Pound (¥9,730) | ¥51,659 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,530 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,577 Pound (¥384) | ¥613 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 365 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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