Cost of living in Sudan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 83% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 340 Pound (345 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Pound (313 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 215 Pound (218 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 Pound (84 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 127 Pound (129 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 Pound (76 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 155 Pound (157 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 295 Pound (300 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Pound (58 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Pound (66 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,393 Pound (1,414 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 96 Pound (97 ₦) | 306 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Pound (30 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 79% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,109 Pound (63,034 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,891 Pound (28,306 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,935 Pound (7,038 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,029 Pound (23,371 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,607 Pound (13,809 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,045 Pound (7,150 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,119 Pound (1,135 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,809 Pound (27,208 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,609 Pound (17,871 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound (525 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound (2,030 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 77% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,779 Pound (1,806 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,706 Pound (2,746 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,792 Pound (2,834 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,460 Pound (3,512 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 64% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound (919,164 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Pound (46 ₦) | 144 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 Pound (5,074 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 54% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound (593 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound (406 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,181 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound (365 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 296 Pound (301 ₦) | 902 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound (268 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound (133 ₦) | 354 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound (120 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pound (302 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 80% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,005 Pound (1,020 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 245 Pound (249 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,322 Pound (2,357 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (604 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 Pound (119 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (41 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,239 Pound (40,838 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (10 ₦) | 33 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (2,044 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241 Pound (244 ₦) | 541 ₦ | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 76% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 755 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 76% cheaper than in Nigeria
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