- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sudan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 207 Pound (₨607) | ₨557 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 117 Pound (₨345) | ₨619 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Pound (₨279) | ₨219 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Pound (₨91) | ₨108 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 Pound (₨122) | ₨122 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 Pound (₨156) | ₨79 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Pound (₨220) | ₨613 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181 Pound (₨532) | ₨156 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Pound (₨91) | ₨39 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 186 Pound (₨546) | ₨283 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,040 Pound (₨5,994) | ₨2,980 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 Pound (₨87) | ₨116 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Pound (₨79) | ₨57 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,115 Pound (₨67,901) | ₨56,589 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,384 Pound (₨54,002) | ₨35,418 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Pound (₨4,406) | ₨8,319 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,124 Pound (₨73,802) | ₨46,212 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,703 Pound (₨34,377) | ₨29,470 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,188 Pound (₨3,491) | ₨6,959 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 892 Pound (₨2,621) | ₨2,729 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 27,540 Pound (₨80,897) | ₨41,526 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Pound (₨73,437) | ₨11,677 | + 529% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 596 Pound (₨1,749) | ₨499 | + 251% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,900 Pound (₨5,581) | ₨1,031 | + 441% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 58% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 362 Pound (₨1,064) | ₨2,663 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 674 Pound (₨1,981) | ₨4,551 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 975 Pound (₨2,863) | ₨6,644 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Pound (₨1,762) | ₨6,006 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 33% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,815 Pound (₨607,516) | ₨2,115,150 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound (₨19) | ₨92 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,561 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pound (₨175) | ₨241 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 Pound (₨306) | ₨748 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 758 Pound (₨2,228) | ₨2,396 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Pound (₨235) | ₨445 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound (₨1,102) | ₨320 | + 245% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172 Pound (₨505) | ₨365 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 106 Pound (₨311) | ₨158 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Pound (₨152) | ₨112 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 177 Pound (₨521) | ₨589 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 Pound (₨2,350) | ₨1,589 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 Pound (₨277) | ₨1,181 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576 Pound (₨1,693) | ₨3,176 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Pound (₨294) | ₨1,228 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Pound (₨154) | ₨389 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Pound (₨110) | ₨548 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,315 Pound (₨33,239) | ₨57,145 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,250 Pound (₨33,047) | ₨3,979 | + 731% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 159 Pound (₨466) | ₨281 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,548 prices entered by 572 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan
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