Cost of living in Sudan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound (руб 484) | руб 537 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Pound (руб 70) | руб 357 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Pound (руб 417) | руб 199 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 984 Pound (руб 137) | руб 87 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Pound (руб 334) | руб 143 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound (руб 70) | руб 226 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Pound (руб 278) | руб 435 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,573 Pound (руб 497) | руб 131 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Pound (руб 111) | руб 58 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Pound (руб 70) | руб 87 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Pound (руб 139) | руб 729 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,254 Pound (руб 174) | руб 167 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (руб 70) | руб 45 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,105,780 Pound (руб 153,860) | руб 108,612 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 687,331 Pound (руб 95,636) | руб 58,529 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Pound (руб 2,783) | руб 8,064 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 770,719 Pound (руб 107,239) | руб 54,731 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Pound (руб 55,657) | руб 33,269 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,971 Pound (руб 1,666) | руб 5,365 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,000 Pound (руб 3,061) | руб 955 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 187,713 Pound (руб 26,119) | руб 21,598 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 138,285 Pound (руб 19,241) | руб 7,518 | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,743 Pound (руб 938) | руб 548 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Pound (руб 139) | руб 763 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sudan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,368 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,728 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 9,144 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 4% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,729,180 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Pound (руб 78) | руб 56 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,159 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound (руб 278) | руб 251 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 549 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Pound (руб 1,391) | руб 1,878 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Pound (руб 56) | руб 347 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound (руб 52) | руб 222 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound (руб 417) | руб 181 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Pound (руб 42) | руб 123 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Pound (руб 13) | руб 128 | - 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound (руб 417) | руб 559 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Pound (руб 348) | руб 1,534 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (руб 139) | руб 654 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Pound (руб 9,740) | руб 3,180 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Pound (руб 696) | руб 502 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Pound (руб 42) | руб 192 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Pound (руб 70) | руб 228 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 Pound (руб 5,566) | руб 51,956 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,278 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,577 Pound (руб 219) | руб 202 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,127 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 20% more expensive than in Russia
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