Cost of living in Sudan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (₨1,653) | ₨851 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound (₨1,781) | ₨952 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,993 Pound (₨1,423) | ₨348 | + 308% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound (₨305) | ₨169 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,152 Pound (₨548) | ₨282 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (₨238) | ₨250 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,998 Pound (₨950) | ₨1,139 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,985 Pound (₨2,370) | ₨290 | + 716% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 798 Pound (₨379) | ₨122 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound (₨38) | ₨549 | - 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound (₨1,021) | ₨2,784 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,596 Pound (₨759) | ₨289 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 503 Pound (₨239) | ₨191 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 785,353 Pound (₨373,349) | ₨115,670 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 298,248 Pound (₨141,784) | ₨70,950 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,546 Pound (₨21,652) | ₨25,995 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,568 Pound (₨252,227) | ₨59,502 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,682 Pound (₨129,155) | ₨50,821 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound (₨9,508) | ₨20,152 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound (₨2,841) | ₨2,097 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 80,000 Pound (₨38,031) | ₨71,636 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,000 Pound (₨32,802) | ₨23,262 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound (₨1,891) | ₨1,718 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound (₨14,262) | ₨3,426 | + 316% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,254 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound (₨28,523) | ₨13,199 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound (₨38,031) | ₨8,569 | + 344% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,462,300 Pound (₨7,826,007) | ₨4,456,060 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 798 Pound (₨379) | ₨270 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound (₨1,902) | ₨4,626 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 22% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound (₨951) | ₨1,015 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound (₨302) | ₨1,391 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,946 Pound (₨4,728) | ₨3,667 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound (₨475) | ₨521 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound (₨318) | ₨922 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (₨1,426) | ₨736 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound (₨190) | ₨249 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound (₨180) | ₨242 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (₨1,426) | ₨860 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,962 Pound (₨7,113) | ₨3,545 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,218 Pound (₨6,759) | ₨2,089 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,454 Pound (₨12,101) | ₨7,109 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (₨283) | ₨880 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,800 Pound (₨1,331) | ₨669 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (₨19) | ₨1,106 | - 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound (₨28,523) | ₨119,622 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (₨4.75) | ₨3.79 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (₨957) | ₨3,764 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨415 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,781 prices entered by 458 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan
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