Cost of living in Sudan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound ($5.79) | $21 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Pound ($0.83) | $12 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Pound ($5.00) | $5.85 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 984 Pound ($1.64) | $1.09 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Pound ($4.00) | $5.52 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound ($0.83) | $4.83 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Pound ($3.33) | $8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,573 Pound ($5.95) | $4.23 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Pound ($1.33) | $2.28 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Pound ($0.83) | $3.63 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Pound ($1.67) | $18 | - 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,254 Pound ($2.09) | $2.95 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound ($0.83) | $3.01 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,105,780 Pound ($1,841) | $3,081 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 687,331 Pound ($1,145) | $2,368 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Pound ($33) | $231 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 770,719 Pound ($1,283) | $2,197 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Pound ($666) | $1,611 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,971 Pound ($20) | $168 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,000 Pound ($37) | $61 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 187,713 Pound ($313) | $254 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 138,285 Pound ($230) | $156 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,743 Pound ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Pound ($1.67) | $34 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sudan is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $58 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $107 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $140 | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $30,844 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Pound ($0.93) | $0.94 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $84 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound ($3.33) | $9 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $25 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Pound ($17) | $169 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Pound ($0.67) | $10 | - 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound ($0.62) | $5.33 | - 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound ($5.00) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Pound ($0.50) | $5.01 | - 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Pound ($0.15) | $2.37 | - 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound ($5.00) | $31 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Pound ($4.16) | $61 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound ($1.67) | $31 | - 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $232 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Pound ($117) | $106 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Pound ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 Pound ($0.50) | $6 | - 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Pound ($0.83) | $8 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 Pound ($67) | $456 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.96 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $71 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,577 Pound ($2.63) | $11 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,059 prices entered by 1,849 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 45% cheaper than in United States
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