Cost of living in Sudan compared to United States
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound ($5.78) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,993 Pound ($4.98) | $5.79 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound ($1.07) | $1.08 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,152 Pound ($1.92) | $4.95 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 501 Pound ($0.83) | $4.69 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,998 Pound ($3.32) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,985 Pound ($8) | $4.66 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 798 Pound ($1.33) | $2.49 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound ($0.13) | $3.10 | - 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound ($3.57) | $16 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,596 Pound ($2.65) | $2.78 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 503 Pound ($0.84) | $2.98 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 785,353 Pound ($1,306) | $2,826 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 298,248 Pound ($496) | $2,140 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,546 Pound ($76) | $221 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,568 Pound ($882) | $1,885 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,682 Pound ($452) | $1,443 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound ($33) | $146 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound ($10) | $64 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 80,000 Pound ($133) | $298 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,000 Pound ($115) | $136 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound ($7) | $13 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound ($50) | $54 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound ($100) | $93 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound ($133) | $119 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,462,300 Pound ($27,369) | $27,899 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 798 Pound ($1.33) | $1.05 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound ($7) | $79 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 79% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Pound ($3.32) | $8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound ($1.06) | $20 | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 9,946 Pound ($17) | $138 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound ($1.66) | $8 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound ($1.11) | $4.80 | - 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Pound ($4.99) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound ($0.66) | $4.72 | - 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound ($0.63) | $2.25 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Pound ($4.99) | $27 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,962 Pound ($25) | $55 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,218 Pound ($24) | $28 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $195 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,454 Pound ($42) | $90 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound ($0.99) | $14 | - 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,800 Pound ($4.65) | $5.21 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound ($0.07) | $6 | - 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound ($100) | $552 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound ($0.02) | $0.21 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound ($3.35) | $54 | - 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,813 prices entered by 2,799 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 58% cheaper than in United States
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