Cost of living in Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Sudan is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (¥806) | ¥1,023 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound (¥869) | ¥714 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,993 Pound (¥694) | ¥519 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound (¥149) | ¥198 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,152 Pound (¥267) | ¥315 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (¥116) | ¥629 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,998 Pound (¥463) | ¥962 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,985 Pound (¥1,156) | ¥902 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 798 Pound (¥185) | ¥574 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound (¥19) | ¥285 | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound (¥498) | ¥1,252 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,596 Pound (¥370) | ¥179 | + 107% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 503 Pound (¥117) | ¥206 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Sudan is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 785,353 Pound (¥182,122) | ¥306,878 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 298,248 Pound (¥69,163) | ¥171,772 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,546 Pound (¥10,562) | ¥28,417 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,568 Pound (¥123,038) | ¥157,603 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,682 Pound (¥63,003) | ¥82,713 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound (¥4,638) | ¥24,082 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound (¥1,386) | ¥4,709 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 80,000 Pound (¥18,552) | ¥47,482 | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,000 Pound (¥16,001) | ¥32,093 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound (¥923) | ¥1,313 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Sudan is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound (¥6,957) | ¥6,136 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,199 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound (¥13,914) | ¥8,989 | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound (¥18,552) | ¥13,588 | + 37% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Sudan is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,462,300 Pound (¥3,817,586) | ¥2,700,660 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 798 Pound (¥185) | ¥165 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound (¥928) | ¥10,143 | - 91% | |
Personal Care | - 72% | |||
Personal Care in Sudan is 72% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound (¥464) | ¥2,497 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound (¥147) | ¥1,967 | - 93% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,946 Pound (¥2,306) | ¥5,380 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound (¥232) | ¥650 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound (¥155) | ¥938 | - 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (¥696) | ¥702 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound (¥93) | ¥216 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound (¥88) | ¥216 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (¥696) | ¥4,060 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Sudan is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,962 Pound (¥3,470) | ¥4,579 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14,218 Pound (¥3,297) | ¥3,600 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,454 Pound (¥5,903) | ¥5,999 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (¥138) | ¥954 | - 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,800 Pound (¥649) | ¥472 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (¥9) | ¥583 | - 98% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound (¥13,914) | ¥67,950 | - 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (¥2) | ¥52 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (¥467) | ¥9,405 | - 95% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥592 | - | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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