Cost of living in Sudan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 386 Pound (₨1,120) | ₨609 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 211 Pound (₨612) | ₨658 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 166 Pound (₨480) | ₨250 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Pound (₨202) | ₨111 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Pound (₨294) | ₨122 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Pound (₨190) | ₨116 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 141 Pound (₨407) | ₨513 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 411 Pound (₨1,191) | ₨182 | + 556% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Pound (₨144) | ₨47 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Pound (₨145) | ₨366 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Pound (₨5,795) | ₨2,635 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 Pound (₨165) | ₨127 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Pound (₨61) | ₨56 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,571 Pound (₨195,799) | ₨56,028 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,657 Pound (₨77,243) | ₨37,189 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,113 Pound (₨20,611) | ₨9,197 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,393 Pound (₨70,683) | ₨50,256 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,962 Pound (₨31,763) | ₨30,769 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,677 Pound (₨30,938) | ₨8,410 | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 961 Pound (₨2,785) | ₨2,495 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,912 Pound (₨75,086) | ₨40,044 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,100 Pound (₨37,961) | ₨11,962 | + 217% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound (₨1,498) | ₨600 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound (₨5,795) | ₨797 | + 627% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,616 Pound (₨4,684) | ₨2,116 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 Pound (₨8,693) | ₨3,603 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,872 Pound (₨8,324) | ₨6,737 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,444 Pound (₨9,981) | ₨5,639 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound (₨2,624,417) | ₨1,997,080 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 Pound (₨104) | ₨112 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,450 Pound (₨4,202) | ₨1,909 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound (₨1,692) | ₨311 | + 445% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound (₨1,159) | ₨401 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,486 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound (₨1,043) | ₨514 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 258 Pound (₨749) | ₨303 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound (₨764) | ₨309 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound (₨381) | ₨189 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound (₨341) | ₨133 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 334 Pound (₨967) | ₨394 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Pound (₨1,739) | ₨1,486 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185 Pound (₨535) | ₨1,191 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,713 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,465 Pound (₨4,247) | ₨3,615 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Pound (₨2,898) | ₨885 | + 227% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 117 Pound (₨338) | ₨325 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (₨116) | ₨393 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Pound (₨57,954) | ₨55,804 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (₨29) | ₨4.62 | + 527% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,796 Pound (₨5,205) | ₨4,249 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 196 Pound (₨568) | ₨216 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,261 prices entered by 474 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan
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