Cost of living in Sudan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (2,675 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound (2,883 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,993 Pound (2,303 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound (493 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,152 Pound (887 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (385 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,998 Pound (1,537 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,985 Pound (3,837 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 798 Pound (614 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound (62 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound (1,653 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,596 Pound (1,228 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 503 Pound (387 ₦) | 638 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 785,353 Pound (604,437 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 298,248 Pound (229,543 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,546 Pound (35,054 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,568 Pound (408,345 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,682 Pound (209,096 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound (15,393 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound (4,599 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 80,000 Pound (61,571 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,000 Pound (53,105 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound (3,062 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound (23,089 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 12,300 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound (46,178 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound (61,571 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,462,300 Pound (12,669,993 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 798 Pound (614 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound (3,079 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound (1,539 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound (488 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,946 Pound (7,655 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound (770 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound (515 ₦) | 835 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (2,309 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound (308 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound (292 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (2,309 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,962 Pound (11,516 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,218 Pound (10,943 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,454 Pound (19,591 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (458 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,800 Pound (2,155 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (31 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound (46,178 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (8 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (1,550 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 519 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 350 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria
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