Cost of living in Sudan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (₨1,639) | ₨916 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Pound (₨236) | ₨1,082 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Pound (₨1,414) | ₨533 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 984 Pound (₨464) | ₨230 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Pound (₨1,131) | ₨315 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (₨236) | ₨165 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Pound (₨943) | ₨836 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,573 Pound (₨1,684) | ₨279 | + 504% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Pound (₨377) | ₨114 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Pound (₨236) | ₨391 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Pound (₨471) | ₨2,569 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,254 Pound (₨591) | ₨212 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (₨236) | ₨144 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 242% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,105,780 Pound (₨521,304) | ₨137,741 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 687,331 Pound (₨324,032) | ₨58,708 | + 452% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Pound (₨9,429) | ₨21,580 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 770,719 Pound (₨363,344) | ₨79,067 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Pound (₨188,574) | ₨35,699 | + 428% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,971 Pound (₨5,644) | ₨17,044 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,000 Pound (₨10,372) | ₨2,308 | + 349% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 187,713 Pound (₨88,495) | ₨58,431 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 138,285 Pound (₨65,192) | ₨29,384 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,743 Pound (₨3,179) | ₨1,281 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Pound (₨471) | ₨625 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sudan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨4,832 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨9,004 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,089 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨13,255 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Pound (₨264) | ₨272 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound (₨943) | ₨230 | + 311% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Pound (₨4,714) | ₨3,307 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Pound (₨189) | ₨1,222 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound (₨177) | ₨649 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (₨1,414) | ₨557 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Pound (₨141) | ₨396 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Pound (₨42) | ₨217 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (₨1,414) | ₨495 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Pound (₨1,179) | ₨3,859 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (₨471) | ₨1,827 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Pound (₨33,000) | ₨8,435 | + 291% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Pound (₨2,357) | ₨2,877 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Pound (₨141) | ₨566 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Pound (₨236) | ₨979 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 Pound (₨18,857) | ₨149,999 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨5,226 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,577 Pound (₨744) | ₨637 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 643 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan
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