- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 207 Pound (¥475) | ¥1,011 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 117 Pound (¥270) | ¥711 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Pound (¥218) | ¥445 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Pound (¥72) | ¥198 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 Pound (¥96) | ¥270 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 Pound (¥122) | ¥689 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Pound (¥172) | ¥889 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181 Pound (¥416) | ¥637 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Pound (¥71) | ¥430 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 186 Pound (¥427) | ¥262 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,040 Pound (¥4,688) | ¥1,549 | + 203% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 Pound (¥68) | ¥212 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Pound (¥62) | ¥195 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,115 Pound (¥53,113) | ¥242,113 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,384 Pound (¥42,240) | ¥121,422 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Pound (¥3,447) | ¥21,895 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,124 Pound (¥57,729) | ¥116,929 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,703 Pound (¥26,890) | ¥79,022 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,188 Pound (¥2,731) | ¥12,611 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 892 Pound (¥2,050) | ¥4,156 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 27,540 Pound (¥63,278) | ¥55,558 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Pound (¥57,443) | ¥16,830 | + 241% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 596 Pound (¥1,368) | ¥693 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,900 Pound (¥4,366) | ¥1,827 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 362 Pound (¥832) | ¥7,207 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 674 Pound (¥1,550) | ¥4,012 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 975 Pound (¥2,239) | ¥8,444 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Pound (¥1,379) | ¥15,007 | - 91% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,815 Pound (¥475,204) | ¥2,657,440 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound (¥15) | ¥147 | - 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,877 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pound (¥137) | ¥1,278 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 Pound (¥240) | ¥1,016 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 758 Pound (¥1,743) | ¥4,123 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Pound (¥184) | ¥630 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound (¥862) | ¥711 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172 Pound (¥395) | ¥484 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 106 Pound (¥244) | ¥145 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Pound (¥119) | ¥213 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 177 Pound (¥408) | ¥2,946 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 Pound (¥1,838) | ¥4,119 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 Pound (¥217) | ¥3,373 | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576 Pound (¥1,324) | ¥8,157 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Pound (¥230) | ¥903 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Pound (¥121) | ¥498 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Pound (¥86) | ¥551 | - 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,315 Pound (¥26,000) | ¥49,094 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,250 Pound (¥25,849) | ¥10,056 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 159 Pound (¥365) | ¥474 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,025 prices entered by 342 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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