Cost of living in Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 386 Pound (¥761) | ¥975 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 211 Pound (¥416) | ¥718 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 166 Pound (¥326) | ¥451 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Pound (¥138) | ¥214 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Pound (¥200) | ¥284 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 Pound (¥151) | ¥501 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 141 Pound (¥277) | ¥1,246 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 411 Pound (¥809) | ¥640 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Pound (¥98) | ¥381 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Pound (¥98) | ¥252 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Pound (¥3,938) | ¥1,640 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 Pound (¥112) | ¥219 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Pound (¥41) | ¥253 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,571 Pound (¥133,032) | ¥182,340 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,657 Pound (¥52,481) | ¥111,342 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,113 Pound (¥14,004) | ¥15,746 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,393 Pound (¥48,024) | ¥107,878 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,962 Pound (¥21,581) | ¥86,552 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,677 Pound (¥21,020) | ¥11,000 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 961 Pound (¥1,892) | ¥3,746 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,247 Pound (¥45,767) | ¥39,892 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,100 Pound (¥25,792) | ¥8,365 | + 208% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound (¥1,018) | ¥740 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound (¥3,938) | ¥2,216 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,616 Pound (¥3,182) | ¥6,528 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 Pound (¥5,906) | ¥4,644 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,872 Pound (¥5,655) | ¥7,685 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,444 Pound (¥6,781) | ¥13,013 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound (¥1,783,104) | ¥2,936,380 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 Pound (¥70) | ¥138 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,450 Pound (¥2,855) | ¥9,442 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound (¥1,149) | ¥1,383 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound (¥788) | ¥929 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥10,332 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound (¥709) | ¥554 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 258 Pound (¥509) | ¥669 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound (¥519) | ¥516 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound (¥259) | ¥191 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound (¥232) | ¥238 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 334 Pound (¥657) | ¥2,573 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Pound (¥1,181) | ¥3,363 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185 Pound (¥364) | ¥3,584 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,465 Pound (¥2,885) | ¥6,023 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Pound (¥1,969) | ¥809 | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 117 Pound (¥229) | ¥500 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (¥79) | ¥491 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Pound (¥39,376) | ¥47,822 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (¥20) | ¥26 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,796 Pound (¥3,536) | ¥8,220 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 196 Pound (¥386) | ¥491 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,306 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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