- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sudan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 Pound (1,442 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 97 Pound (739 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 Pound (691 ₦) | 988 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pound (191 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pound (308 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 57 Pound (435 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 67 Pound (514 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 Pound (587 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Pound (236 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 127 Pound (967 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,100 Pound (16,031 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 564% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 29 Pound (222 ₦) | 369 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 Pound (78 ₦) | 373 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,894 Pound (121,336 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,164 Pound (100,489 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 972 Pound (7,420 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,587 Pound (50,282 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,123 Pound (23,839 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,134 Pound (8,655 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 630 Pound (4,811 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,860 Pound (113,442 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,489 Pound (26,634 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 203 Pound (1,548 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 Pound (22,902 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 1439% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 57% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 321 Pound (2,454 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 681 Pound (5,198 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 923 Pound (7,046 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 Pound (3,710 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 87% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,815 Pound (1,578,801 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound (52 ₦) | 155 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,092 Pound (8,333 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pound (454 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 Pound (796 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 451 Pound (3,441 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Pound (611 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Pound (668 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 122 Pound (931 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 86 Pound (658 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Pound (199 ₦) | 487 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 Pound (989 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 62% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 353 Pound (2,697 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 Pound (720 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | - 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 (4,399 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Pound (763 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Pound (401 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Pound (286 ₦) | 562 ₦ | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,315 Pound (86,380 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.97 Pound (7 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 404 Pound (3,082 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 123 Pound (942 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,639 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria
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