Cost of living in Sudan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 56% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 340 Pound (руб 457) | руб 406 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Pound (руб 414) | руб 283 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 215 Pound (руб 288) | руб 144 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 Pound (руб 111) | руб 65 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 127 Pound (руб 170) | руб 88 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 Pound (руб 101) | руб 130 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 155 Pound (руб 208) | руб 333 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 295 Pound (руб 396) | руб 107 | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Pound (руб 77) | руб 34 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Pound (руб 87) | руб 66 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,393 Pound (руб 1,868) | руб 593 | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 96 Pound (руб 128) | руб 110 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Pound (руб 40) | руб 29 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 60% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,109 Pound (руб 83,314) | руб 68,217 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,891 Pound (руб 37,413) | руб 38,434 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,935 Pound (руб 9,302) | руб 5,700 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,029 Pound (руб 30,891) | руб 32,389 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,607 Pound (руб 18,252) | руб 23,273 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,045 Pound (руб 9,451) | руб 3,730 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,119 Pound (руб 1,501) | руб 439 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,809 Pound (руб 35,962) | руб 24,196 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,609 Pound (руб 23,620) | руб 6,604 | + 258% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound (руб 693) | руб 413 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound (руб 2,683) | руб 811 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,779 Pound (руб 2,387) | руб 4,757 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,706 Pound (руб 3,630) | руб 2,535 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,792 Pound (руб 3,745) | руб 5,645 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,460 Pound (руб 4,641) | руб 6,989 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound (руб 1,214,897) | руб 1,246,020 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Pound (руб 60) | руб 47 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,450 Pound (руб 1,945) | руб 1,609 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound (руб 783) | руб 451 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound (руб 537) | руб 549 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,290 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound (руб 483) | руб 307 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 296 Pound (руб 397) | руб 183 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound (руб 354) | руб 213 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound (руб 176) | руб 81 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound (руб 158) | руб 100 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pound (руб 400) | руб 559 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,005 Pound (руб 1,348) | руб 1,443 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 245 Pound (руб 329) | руб 580 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,605 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,322 Pound (руб 3,115) | руб 3,345 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound (руб 798) | руб 385 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 Pound (руб 158) | руб 166 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (руб 54) | руб 220 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,239 Pound (руб 53,977) | руб 35,616 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (руб 13) | руб 7 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound (руб 2,702) | руб 3,599 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241 Pound (руб 323) | руб 160 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,549 prices entered by 755 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 31% more expensive than in Russia
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