Cost of living in Sudan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 386 Pound (руб 466) | руб 380 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 211 Pound (руб 255) | руб 256 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 166 Pound (руб 199) | руб 141 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Pound (руб 84) | руб 67 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Pound (руб 122) | руб 87 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Pound (руб 79) | руб 150 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 141 Pound (руб 169) | руб 320 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 411 Pound (руб 495) | руб 95 | + 423% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Pound (руб 60) | руб 33 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Pound (руб 60) | руб 61 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Pound (руб 2,410) | руб 530 | + 355% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 Pound (руб 68) | руб 94 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Pound (руб 25) | руб 32 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,571 Pound (руб 81,424) | руб 74,632 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,657 Pound (руб 32,122) | руб 43,484 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,113 Pound (руб 8,571) | руб 6,636 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,393 Pound (руб 29,394) | руб 39,395 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,962 Pound (руб 13,209) | руб 25,004 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,677 Pound (руб 12,866) | руб 4,110 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 961 Pound (руб 1,158) | руб 417 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,912 Pound (руб 31,225) | руб 24,777 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,100 Pound (руб 15,786) | руб 5,517 | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound (руб 623) | руб 430 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound (руб 2,410) | руб 724 | + 233% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,616 Pound (руб 1,948) | руб 5,782 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 Pound (руб 3,615) | руб 2,885 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,872 Pound (руб 3,461) | руб 5,928 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,444 Pound (руб 4,151) | руб 6,846 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound (руб 1,091,380) | руб 1,412,860 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 Pound (руб 43) | руб 45 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,450 Pound (руб 1,747) | руб 1,906 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound (руб 704) | руб 502 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound (руб 482) | руб 585 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,351 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound (руб 434) | руб 238 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 258 Pound (руб 311) | руб 155 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound (руб 318) | руб 198 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound (руб 158) | руб 69 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound (руб 142) | руб 98 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 334 Pound (руб 402) | руб 603 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Pound (руб 723) | руб 1,770 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185 Pound (руб 222) | руб 610 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,465 Pound (руб 1,766) | руб 3,282 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Pound (руб 1,205) | руб 431 | + 180% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 117 Pound (руб 140) | руб 218 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound (руб 48) | руб 241 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Pound (руб 24,101) | руб 30,673 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound (руб 12) | руб 2.68 | + 349% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,796 Pound (руб 2,165) | руб 3,340 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 196 Pound (руб 236) | руб 150 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,565 prices entered by 480 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 12% more expensive than in Russia
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