- Cost of Living
- Sudan
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sudan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 207 Pound ($4.34) | $14 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 117 Pound ($2.46) | $8 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Pound ($1.99) | $4.52 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Pound ($0.65) | $0.89 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 Pound ($0.87) | $3.19 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 Pound ($1.11) | $3.98 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Pound ($1.57) | $6 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181 Pound ($3.80) | $3.33 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Pound ($0.65) | $1.61 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 186 Pound ($3.90) | $3.65 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,040 Pound ($43) | $15 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 Pound ($0.62) | $1.92 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Pound ($0.56) | $2.13 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,115 Pound ($485) | $2,045 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,384 Pound ($386) | $1,575 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Pound ($31) | $177 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,124 Pound ($527) | $1,585 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,703 Pound ($246) | $1,128 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,188 Pound ($25) | $119 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 892 Pound ($19) | $48 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 27,540 Pound ($578) | $328 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Pound ($525) | $120 | + 337% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 596 Pound ($12) | $11 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,900 Pound ($40) | $23 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 362 Pound ($8) | $47 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 674 Pound ($14) | $45 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 975 Pound ($20) | $86 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 Pound ($13) | $115 | - 89% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 206,815 Pound ($4,341) | $22,358 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Pound ($0.14) | $0.78 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pound ($1.25) | $7 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 Pound ($2.19) | $18 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 758 Pound ($16) | $111 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Pound ($1.68) | $7 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Pound ($8) | $3.48 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172 Pound ($3.61) | $5.14 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 106 Pound ($2.22) | $3.47 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52 Pound ($1.09) | $1.87 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 177 Pound ($3.72) | $21 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 Pound ($17) | $45 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 Pound ($1.98) | $25 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $174 | - | |
| 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 ($2.10) | $12 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 Pound ($1.10) | $4.89 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Pound ($0.79) | $5.95 | - 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,315 Pound ($238) | $422 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,250 Pound ($236) | $53 | + 345% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 159 Pound ($3.33) | $8 | - 58% | |
| 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 89,821 prices entered by 12,759 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sudan is 43% cheaper than in United States
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