- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sudan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 207 Pound (руб 288) | руб 359 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 117 Pound (руб 164) | руб 278 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Pound (руб 133) | руб 134 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Pound (руб 43) | руб 65 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 Pound (руб 58) | руб 81 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 Pound (руб 74) | руб 138 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Pound (руб 105) | руб 310 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181 Pound (руб 253) | руб 93 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Pound (руб 43) | руб 35 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 186 Pound (руб 260) | руб 60 | + 329% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,040 Pound (руб 2,848) | руб 532 | + 435% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 Pound (руб 41) | руб 96 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Pound (руб 37) | руб 32 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,115 Pound (руб 32,265) | руб 75,087 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,384 Pound (руб 25,660) | руб 39,678 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Pound (руб 2,094) | руб 6,137 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,124 Pound (руб 35,069) | руб 38,271 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,703 Pound (руб 16,335) | руб 24,360 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,188 Pound (руб 1,659) | руб 3,704 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 892 Pound (руб 1,246) | руб 478 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 27,540 Pound (руб 38,440) | руб 26,419 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Pound (руб 34,896) | руб 6,120 | + 470% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 596 Pound (руб 831) | руб 403 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,900 Pound (руб 2,652) | руб 509 | + 421% | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 77% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 362 Pound (руб 506) | руб 5,511 | - 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 674 Pound (руб 941) | руб 3,037 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 975 Pound (руб 1,360) | руб 5,637 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Pound (руб 837) | руб 7,478 | - 89% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,815 Pound (руб 288,678) | руб 1,208,140 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound (руб 9) | руб 43 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,702 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pound (руб 83) | руб 324 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 Pound (руб 146) | руб 508 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 758 Pound (руб 1,059) | руб 1,237 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Pound (руб 112) | руб 230 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound (руб 523) | руб 166 | + 215% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172 Pound (руб 240) | руб 211 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 106 Pound (руб 148) | руб 71 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Pound (руб 72) | руб 104 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 177 Pound (руб 248) | руб 515 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 Pound (руб 1,117) | руб 1,688 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 Pound (руб 132) | руб 682 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576 Pound (руб 804) | руб 3,292 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Pound (руб 140) | руб 379 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Pound (руб 73) | руб 177 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Pound (руб 52) | руб 234 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,315 Pound (руб 15,794) | руб 31,513 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.86 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,250 Pound (руб 15,703) | руб 3,232 | + 386% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 159 Pound (руб 221) | руб 140 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,393 prices entered by 856 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is about the same as in Russia
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