- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sudan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 Pound ($4.00) | $14 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 97 Pound ($2.05) | $8 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 Pound ($1.92) | $4.57 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pound ($0.53) | $0.89 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pound ($0.86) | $3.17 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 57 Pound ($1.21) | $4.04 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 67 Pound ($1.43) | $6 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 Pound ($1.63) | $3.33 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Pound ($0.66) | $1.59 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 127 Pound ($2.68) | $3.37 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,100 Pound ($44) | $15 | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 29 Pound ($0.62) | $1.92 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 Pound ($0.22) | $2.12 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,894 Pound ($337) | $2,038 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,164 Pound ($279) | $1,572 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 972 Pound ($21) | $177 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,587 Pound ($139) | $1,574 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,123 Pound ($66) | $1,125 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,134 Pound ($24) | $123 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 630 Pound ($13) | $48 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,860 Pound ($315) | $335 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,489 Pound ($74) | $118 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 203 Pound ($4.29) | $11 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 Pound ($64) | $22 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 321 Pound ($7) | $47 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 681 Pound ($14) | $45 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 923 Pound ($20) | $85 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 Pound ($10) | $115 | - 91% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,815 Pound ($4,379) | $22,279 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound ($0.14) | $0.77 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,092 Pound ($23) | $85 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pound ($1.26) | $7 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 Pound ($2.21) | $19 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 451 Pound ($10) | $111 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Pound ($1.69) | $7 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Pound ($1.85) | $3.51 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 122 Pound ($2.58) | $5.09 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 86 Pound ($1.83) | $3.45 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Pound ($0.55) | $1.86 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 130 Pound ($2.74) | $20 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 80% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 353 Pound ($7) | $45 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 Pound ($2.00) | $25 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $172 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576 Pound ($12) | $79 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Pound ($2.12) | $12 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Pound ($1.11) | $4.87 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Pound ($0.79) | $5.89 | - 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,315 Pound ($240) | $427 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.97 Pound ($0.02) | $0.34 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 404 Pound ($9) | $53 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 123 Pound ($2.61) | $8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 93,132 prices entered by 13,672 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 67% cheaper than in United States
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