- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sudan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 3% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 207 Pound (1,574 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 117 Pound (894 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Pound (724 ₦) | 979 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Pound (237 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 Pound (317 ₦) | 574 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 Pound (404 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Pound (571 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181 Pound (1,381 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Pound (235 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 186 Pound (1,417 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,040 Pound (15,544 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 551% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 Pound (226 ₦) | 373 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Pound (204 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,115 Pound (176,090 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,384 Pound (140,044 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Pound (11,427 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,124 Pound (191,393 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,703 Pound (89,152 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,188 Pound (9,053 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 892 Pound (6,798 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 27,540 Pound (209,793 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Pound (190,447 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 468% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 596 Pound (4,537 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,900 Pound (14,474 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 457% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 59% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 362 Pound (2,760 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 674 Pound (5,137 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 975 Pound (7,425 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Pound (4,571 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,815 Pound (1,575,492 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound (50 ₦) | 150 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 11,277 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pound (453 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 Pound (795 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 758 Pound (5,778 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Pound (609 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound (2,857 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172 Pound (1,309 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 106 Pound (807 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Pound (395 ₦) | 478 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 177 Pound (1,351 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 Pound (6,094 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 Pound (718 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576 Pound (4,390 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Pound (762 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Pound (400 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Pound (286 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,315 Pound (86,199 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,250 Pound (85,701 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 481% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 159 Pound (1,209 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,594 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria
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