Cost of living in Sudan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 74% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 340 Pound (₨141) | ₨477 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Pound (₨128) | ₨617 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 215 Pound (₨89) | ₨253 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 Pound (₨34) | ₨112 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 127 Pound (₨53) | ₨147 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 Pound (₨31) | ₨86 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 155 Pound (₨64) | ₨736 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 295 Pound (₨122) | ₨147 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Pound (₨24) | ₨52 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Pound (₨27) | ₨285 | - 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,393 Pound (₨575) | ₨1,607 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 96 Pound (₨40) | ₨134 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Pound (₨12) | ₨80 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 67% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,109 Pound (₨25,661) | ₨65,208 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,891 Pound (₨11,523) | ₨40,062 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,935 Pound (₨2,865) | ₨11,662 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,029 Pound (₨9,515) | ₨44,902 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,607 Pound (₨5,622) | ₨32,659 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,045 Pound (₨2,911) | ₨8,932 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,119 Pound (₨462) | ₨2,577 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,809 Pound (₨11,076) | ₨44,480 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,609 Pound (₨7,275) | ₨20,812 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound (₨214) | ₨667 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound (₨826) | ₨518 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 79% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,779 Pound (₨735) | ₨3,054 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,706 Pound (₨1,118) | ₨5,408 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,792 Pound (₨1,154) | ₨8,399 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,460 Pound (₨1,430) | ₨5,912 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 48% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound (₨374,192) | ₨2,463,580 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Pound (₨19) | ₨107 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 Pound (₨2,066) | ₨2,108 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 45% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound (₨241) | ₨260 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound (₨165) | ₨616 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound (₨149) | ₨463 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 296 Pound (₨122) | ₨350 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound (₨109) | ₨441 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound (₨54) | ₨189 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound (₨49) | ₨169 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pound (₨123) | ₨480 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 77% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,005 Pound (₨415) | ₨1,790 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 245 Pound (₨101) | ₨1,454 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,322 Pound (₨959) | ₨3,680 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (₨246) | ₨850 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 Pound (₨49) | ₨437 | - 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (₨17) | ₨448 | - 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,239 Pound (₨16,625) | ₨58,894 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (₨4.13) | ₨39 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (₨832) | ₨4,106 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241 Pound (₨100) | ₨267 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,873 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 66% cheaper than in Pakistan
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