Cost of living in Sudan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (3,183 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound (3,430 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,630 Pound (1,492 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound (587 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,043 Pound (955 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 468 Pound (429 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,692 Pound (1,550 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,744 Pound (1,597 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 619 Pound (567 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound (73 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound (1,966 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 891 Pound (815 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 593 Pound (543 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 520,435 Pound (476,554 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 177,821 Pound (162,828 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,882 Pound (16,374 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 299,807 Pound (274,529 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 146,158 Pound (133,835 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound (18,314 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound (5,472 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 105,832 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 74,342 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound (3,643 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound (27,471 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 14,349 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound (54,941 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound (73,255 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,462,300 Pound (15,074,267 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 593 Pound (543 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound (3,663 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 53% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 490 Pound (448 ₦) | 526 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound (581 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,897 Pound (2,653 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound (916 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound (612 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 902 Pound (826 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound (366 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound (347 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 776 Pound (710 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 60% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Pound (7,783 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 245 Pound (225 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,322 Pound (2,126 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (545 ₦) | 970 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Pound (733 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (37 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound (54,941 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (9 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (1,844 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241 Pound (221 ₦) | 501 ₦ | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 385 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria
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