Cost of living in Sudan compared to United States
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 340 Pound ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Pound ($5.59) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 215 Pound ($3.89) | $4.25 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 Pound ($1.49) | $0.88 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 127 Pound ($2.30) | $2.94 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 Pound ($1.36) | $4.12 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 155 Pound ($2.81) | $6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 295 Pound ($5.35) | $3.31 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Pound ($1.04) | $1.68 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 Pound ($1.18) | $3.31 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,393 Pound ($25) | $14 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 96 Pound ($1.73) | $1.99 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Pound ($0.54) | $2.04 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,109 Pound ($1,124) | $2,208 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,891 Pound ($505) | $1,545 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,935 Pound ($126) | $178 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,029 Pound ($417) | $1,525 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,607 Pound ($246) | $1,113 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,045 Pound ($128) | $111 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,119 Pound ($20) | $50 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,809 Pound ($485) | $271 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,609 Pound ($319) | $127 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 517 Pound ($9) | $11 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Pound ($36) | $22 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,779 Pound ($32) | $47 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,706 Pound ($49) | $44 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,792 Pound ($51) | $87 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,460 Pound ($63) | $109 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 905,688 Pound ($16,393) | $23,505 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Pound ($0.81) | $0.64 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,450 Pound ($26) | $75 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 584 Pound ($11) | $7 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Pound ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 Pound ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 296 Pound ($5.36) | $3.45 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Pound ($4.77) | $4.93 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Pound ($2.38) | $3.64 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 118 Pound ($2.13) | $1.82 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pound ($5.39) | $22 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,005 Pound ($18) | $46 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 245 Pound ($4.44) | $25 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,322 Pound ($42) | $79 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound ($11) | $12 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 Pound ($2.13) | $5.03 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound ($0.72) | $5.80 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,239 Pound ($728) | $420 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound ($0.18) | $0.51 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound ($36) | $50 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241 Pound ($4.36) | $8 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,192 prices entered by 4,207 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 43% cheaper than in United States
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