- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 Pound (¥451) | ¥1,038 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 97 Pound (¥231) | ¥691 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 Pound (¥216) | ¥436 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pound (¥60) | ¥203 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pound (¥96) | ¥287 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 57 Pound (¥136) | ¥777 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 67 Pound (¥161) | ¥927 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 Pound (¥184) | ¥688 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Pound (¥74) | ¥416 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 127 Pound (¥303) | ¥277 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,100 Pound (¥5,017) | ¥1,538 | + 226% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 29 Pound (¥69) | ¥199 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 Pound (¥25) | ¥198 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,894 Pound (¥37,971) | ¥218,000 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,164 Pound (¥31,447) | ¥123,235 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 972 Pound (¥2,322) | ¥21,518 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,587 Pound (¥15,735) | ¥110,576 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,123 Pound (¥7,460) | ¥71,567 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,134 Pound (¥2,708) | ¥12,926 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 630 Pound (¥1,505) | ¥4,101 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,860 Pound (¥35,500) | ¥55,558 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,489 Pound (¥8,335) | ¥16,537 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 203 Pound (¥484) | ¥711 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 Pound (¥7,167) | ¥1,838 | + 290% | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 321 Pound (¥768) | ¥7,197 | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 681 Pound (¥1,627) | ¥4,336 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 923 Pound (¥2,205) | ¥8,421 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 Pound (¥1,161) | ¥13,972 | - 92% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 76% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,815 Pound (¥494,066) | ¥2,510,720 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound (¥16) | ¥145 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,092 Pound (¥2,608) | ¥11,257 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pound (¥142) | ¥1,278 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 Pound (¥249) | ¥1,019 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 451 Pound (¥1,077) | ¥3,622 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Pound (¥191) | ¥612 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Pound (¥209) | ¥707 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 122 Pound (¥291) | ¥455 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 86 Pound (¥206) | ¥137 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Pound (¥62) | ¥229 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 Pound (¥309) | ¥2,939 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 82% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 353 Pound (¥844) | ¥4,071 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 Pound (¥225) | ¥3,365 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576 Pound (¥1,377) | ¥7,647 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Pound (¥239) | ¥964 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Pound (¥125) | ¥487 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Pound (¥90) | ¥586 | - 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,315 Pound (¥27,032) | ¥49,094 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.97 Pound (¥2) | ¥56 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 404 Pound (¥965) | ¥10,339 | - 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 123 Pound (¥295) | ¥468 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,194 prices entered by 361 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 65% cheaper than in Japan
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