Cost of living in Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Sudan is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (¥991) | ¥1,145 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound (¥1,068) | ¥719 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,630 Pound (¥464) | ¥437 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound (¥183) | ¥211 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,043 Pound (¥297) | ¥282 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 468 Pound (¥133) | ¥815 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,692 Pound (¥482) | ¥951 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,744 Pound (¥497) | ¥984 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 619 Pound (¥176) | ¥421 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound (¥23) | ¥268 | - 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound (¥612) | ¥1,770 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 891 Pound (¥254) | ¥217 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 593 Pound (¥169) | ¥225 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Sudan is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 520,435 Pound (¥148,343) | ¥194,768 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 177,821 Pound (¥50,685) | ¥126,641 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,882 Pound (¥5,097) | ¥21,178 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 299,807 Pound (¥85,456) | ¥142,258 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 146,158 Pound (¥41,660) | ¥80,836 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound (¥5,701) | ¥13,643 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound (¥1,703) | ¥3,988 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ¥59,521 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥17,809 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound (¥1,134) | ¥665 | + 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Sudan is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound (¥8,551) | ¥7,941 | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,162 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound (¥17,102) | ¥7,471 | + 129% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound (¥22,803) | ¥15,388 | + 48% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Sudan is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,462,300 Pound (¥4,692,349) | ¥2,576,380 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 593 Pound (¥169) | ¥161 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound (¥1,140) | ¥16,725 | - 93% | |
Personal Care | - 76% | |||
Personal Care in Sudan is 76% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 490 Pound (¥140) | ¥1,370 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound (¥181) | ¥1,955 | - 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,897 Pound (¥826) | ¥3,523 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound (¥285) | ¥2,205 | - 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound (¥191) | ¥648 | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 902 Pound (¥257) | ¥409 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound (¥114) | ¥143 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound (¥108) | ¥184 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 776 Pound (¥221) | ¥3,583 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 81% | |||
Entertainment in Sudan is 81% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Pound (¥2,423) | ¥4,280 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 245 Pound (¥70) | ¥3,593 | - 98% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,322 Pound (¥662) | ¥6,242 | - 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (¥170) | ¥1,034 | - 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Pound (¥228) | ¥533 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (¥11) | ¥526 | - 98% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound (¥17,102) | ¥58,872 | - 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (¥3) | ¥41 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (¥574) | ¥11,178 | - 95% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241 Pound (¥69) | ¥554 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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