Cost of living in Sudan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (₨1,495) | ₨519 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound (₨1,611) | ₨742 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,630 Pound (₨701) | ₨215 | + 226% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound (₨276) | ₨119 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,043 Pound (₨448) | ₨168 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 468 Pound (₨201) | ₨102 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,692 Pound (₨728) | ₨658 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,744 Pound (₨750) | ₨194 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 619 Pound (₨266) | ₨51 | + 418% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound (₨34) | ₨220 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound (₨923) | ₨2,141 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 891 Pound (₨383) | ₨170 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 593 Pound (₨255) | ₨77 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 520,435 Pound (₨223,787) | ₨65,360 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 177,821 Pound (₨76,463) | ₨44,450 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,882 Pound (₨7,689) | ₨14,918 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 299,807 Pound (₨128,917) | ₨47,849 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 146,158 Pound (₨62,848) | ₨35,800 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound (₨8,600) | ₨10,123 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound (₨2,570) | ₨2,270 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨53,975 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨18,356 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound (₨1,711) | ₨851 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound (₨12,900) | ₨4,868 | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨7,670 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound (₨25,800) | ₨17,357 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound (₨34,400) | ₨8,106 | + 324% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,462,300 Pound (₨7,078,789) | ₨5,697,890 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 593 Pound (₨255) | ₨146 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound (₨1,720) | ₨4,073 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 42% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 490 Pound (₨211) | ₨237 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound (₨273) | ₨572 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,897 Pound (₨1,246) | ₨1,768 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound (₨430) | ₨1,267 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound (₨287) | ₨575 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 902 Pound (₨388) | ₨371 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound (₨172) | ₨352 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound (₨163) | ₨116 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 776 Pound (₨334) | ₨681 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 55% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Pound (₨3,655) | ₨2,016 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 245 Pound (₨106) | ₨1,908 | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,322 Pound (₨998) | ₨4,907 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (₨256) | ₨1,025 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Pound (₨344) | ₨469 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (₨17) | ₨513 | - 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound (₨25,800) | ₨107,118 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (₨4.30) | ₨4.02 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (₨866) | ₨4,729 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241 Pound (₨104) | ₨237 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,032 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan
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