Cost of living in Sudan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 386 Pound ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 211 Pound ($3.97) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 166 Pound ($3.11) | $4.32 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Pound ($1.31) | $0.87 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 Pound ($1.91) | $3.01 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 Pound ($1.23) | $4.07 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 141 Pound ($2.64) | $6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 411 Pound ($8) | $3.37 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Pound ($0.94) | $1.73 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Pound ($0.94) | $3.22 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Pound ($38) | $15 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 Pound ($1.07) | $1.92 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Pound ($0.39) | $2.08 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,571 Pound ($1,269) | $2,233 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,657 Pound ($501) | $1,605 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,113 Pound ($134) | $178 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,393 Pound ($458) | $1,614 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,962 Pound ($206) | $1,140 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,677 Pound ($201) | $116 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 961 Pound ($18) | $48 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,912 Pound ($487) | $300 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,100 Pound ($246) | $121 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound ($10) | $11 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound ($38) | $22 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,616 Pound ($30) | $49 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 Pound ($56) | $44 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,872 Pound ($54) | $87 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,444 Pound ($65) | $114 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound ($17,008) | $22,966 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 Pound ($0.67) | $0.77 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,450 Pound ($27) | $80 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound ($11) | $7 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound ($8) | $20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 258 Pound ($4.85) | $3.51 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound ($4.95) | $5.02 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound ($2.47) | $3.53 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound ($2.21) | $1.83 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 334 Pound ($6) | $22 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Pound ($11) | $45 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185 Pound ($3.47) | $25 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,465 Pound ($28) | $75 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Pound ($19) | $12 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 117 Pound ($2.19) | $4.81 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound ($0.75) | $5.84 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 Pound ($376) | $405 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound ($0.19) | $0.19 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,796 Pound ($34) | $54 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 196 Pound ($3.68) | $8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 51,218 prices entered by 6,465 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 40% cheaper than in United States
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