Cost of living in Sudan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 386 Pound (2,638 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 211 Pound (1,442 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 166 Pound (1,130 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Pound (477 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Pound (693 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Pound (447 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 141 Pound (959 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 411 Pound (2,806 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Pound (340 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Pound (341 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Pound (13,653 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 374% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 Pound (388 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Pound (143 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,571 Pound (461,258 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,657 Pound (181,966 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,113 Pound (48,555 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,393 Pound (166,514 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,962 Pound (74,827 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,677 Pound (72,883 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 497% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 961 Pound (6,560 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,912 Pound (176,884 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,100 Pound (89,427 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound (3,529 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound (13,653 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 1046% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,616 Pound (11,034 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 Pound (20,479 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,872 Pound (19,608 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,444 Pound (23,512 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound (6,182,512 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 Pound (244 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,450 Pound (9,898 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound (3,985 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 311% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound (2,731 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,906 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound (2,457 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 258 Pound (1,764 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound (1,801 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound (897 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound (804 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 334 Pound (2,277 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Pound (4,096 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185 Pound (1,260 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,465 Pound (10,004 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Pound (6,826 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 117 Pound (796 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (273 ₦) | 567 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Pound (136,526 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (68 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,796 Pound (12,262 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 196 Pound (1,338 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,301 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria
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