- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sudan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 Pound (₨526) | ₨528 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 97 Pound (₨270) | ₨604 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 Pound (₨252) | ₨214 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pound (₨70) | ₨108 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pound (₨112) | ₨121 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 57 Pound (₨159) | ₨82 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 67 Pound (₨188) | ₨437 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 Pound (₨214) | ₨153 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Pound (₨86) | ₨40 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 127 Pound (₨353) | ₨314 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,100 Pound (₨5,848) | ₨2,141 | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 29 Pound (₨81) | ₨117 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 Pound (₨29) | ₨55 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,894 Pound (₨44,262) | ₨57,018 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,164 Pound (₨36,657) | ₨35,866 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 972 Pound (₨2,707) | ₨7,949 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,587 Pound (₨18,342) | ₨44,615 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,123 Pound (₨8,696) | ₨25,314 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,134 Pound (₨3,157) | ₨6,795 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 630 Pound (₨1,755) | ₨2,652 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,860 Pound (₨41,382) | ₨39,920 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,489 Pound (₨9,716) | ₨11,091 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 203 Pound (₨565) | ₨499 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 Pound (₨8,354) | ₨947 | + 783% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 56% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 321 Pound (₨895) | ₨2,542 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 681 Pound (₨1,896) | ₨4,026 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 923 Pound (₨2,570) | ₨6,025 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 Pound (₨1,353) | ₨5,302 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 26% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,815 Pound (₨575,932) | ₨1,796,100 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound (₨19) | ₨89 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,092 Pound (₨3,040) | ₨2,526 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 12% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pound (₨166) | ₨227 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 Pound (₨291) | ₨639 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 451 Pound (₨1,255) | ₨2,133 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Pound (₨223) | ₨444 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Pound (₨244) | ₨268 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 122 Pound (₨340) | ₨340 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 86 Pound (₨240) | ₨142 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Pound (₨73) | ₨109 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 Pound (₨361) | ₨627 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 60% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 353 Pound (₨984) | ₨1,501 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 Pound (₨263) | ₨1,126 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576 Pound (₨1,605) | ₨3,095 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Pound (₨278) | ₨526 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Pound (₨146) | ₨391 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Pound (₨104) | ₨548 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,315 Pound (₨31,511) | ₨54,726 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.97 Pound (₨2.71) | ₨29 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 404 Pound (₨1,124) | ₨3,850 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 123 Pound (₨344) | ₨182 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,825 prices entered by 579 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan
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