Cost of living in Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 83% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 754 Pound (¥204) | ¥981 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 666 Pound (¥180) | ¥700 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 568 Pound (¥154) | ¥414 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 142 Pound (¥38) | ¥205 | - 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 227 Pound (¥61) | ¥251 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 152 Pound (¥41) | ¥655 | - 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 313 Pound (¥85) | ¥964 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 305 Pound (¥82) | ¥741 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 131 Pound (¥35) | ¥391 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound (¥22) | ¥300 | - 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound (¥580) | ¥1,420 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 169 Pound (¥46) | ¥178 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 Pound (¥15) | ¥217 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 90% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 90% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 70,783 Pound (¥19,121) | ¥299,320 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 43,154 Pound (¥11,657) | ¥164,446 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,710 Pound (¥462) | ¥21,056 | - 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,363 Pound (¥14,145) | ¥150,152 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 33,944 Pound (¥9,169) | ¥78,123 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,095 Pound (¥296) | ¥11,902 | - 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 884 Pound (¥239) | ¥4,118 | - 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 56,839 Pound (¥15,354) | ¥70,060 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,947 Pound (¥8,360) | ¥12,705 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥794 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound (¥540) | ¥2,406 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 83% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 83% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,121 Pound (¥1,113) | ¥7,319 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,200 Pound (¥594) | ¥4,417 | - 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,972 Pound (¥3,234) | ¥8,375 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,446 Pound (¥2,822) | ¥13,139 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,627,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 61 Pound (¥16) | ¥135 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,524 Pound (¥952) | ¥10,272 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 600 Pound (¥162) | ¥1,148 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 Pound (¥216) | ¥1,229 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 Pound (¥1,081) | ¥5,176 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound (¥270) | ¥803 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound (¥181) | ¥611 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800 Pound (¥216) | ¥528 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound (¥108) | ¥152 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Pound (¥135) | ¥258 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 326 Pound (¥88) | ¥3,156 | - 97% | |
| Entertainment | - 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 89% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,005 Pound (¥271) | ¥3,672 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 245 Pound (¥66) | ¥3,638 | - 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,322 Pound (¥627) | ¥6,066 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (¥161) | ¥1,131 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 Pound (¥32) | ¥435 | - 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (¥11) | ¥548 | - 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound (¥16,208) | ¥55,862 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (¥3) | ¥53 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (¥544) | ¥9,625 | - 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241 Pound (¥65) | ¥530 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 83% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 961 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 83% cheaper than in Japan
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