Cost of living in Sudan compared to United States
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sudan is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,476 Pound ($8) | $17 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,746 Pound ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,630 Pound ($3.59) | $5.07 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 Pound ($1.41) | $0.99 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,043 Pound ($2.30) | $3.35 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 468 Pound ($1.03) | $4.43 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,692 Pound ($3.73) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,744 Pound ($3.84) | $3.91 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 619 Pound ($1.36) | $1.92 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Pound ($0.18) | $3.28 | - 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,147 Pound ($4.73) | $16 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 891 Pound ($1.96) | $2.26 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 593 Pound ($1.31) | $2.46 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Sudan is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 520,435 Pound ($1,146) | $2,515 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 177,821 Pound ($392) | $1,960 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,882 Pound ($39) | $204 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 299,807 Pound ($660) | $1,778 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 146,158 Pound ($322) | $1,342 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Pound ($44) | $139 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,976 Pound ($13) | $56 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $300 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $135 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,978 Pound ($9) | $12 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Sudan is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Pound ($66) | $51 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Pound ($132) | $92 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Pound ($176) | $120 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Sudan is 47% 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 ($36,261) | $25,474 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 593 Pound ($1.31) | $1.06 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 Pound ($9) | $77 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Sudan is 84% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 490 Pound ($1.08) | $7 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 635 Pound ($1.40) | $19 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,897 Pound ($6) | $125 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 Pound ($2.20) | $7 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 669 Pound ($1.47) | $4.17 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 902 Pound ($1.99) | $5.50 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Pound ($0.88) | $4.18 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 379 Pound ($0.84) | $2.05 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 776 Pound ($1.71) | $25 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Sudan is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,500 Pound ($19) | $49 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 245 Pound ($0.54) | $27 | - 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,322 Pound ($5.11) | $83 | - 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 595 Pound ($1.31) | $13 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Pound ($1.76) | $5.19 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Pound ($0.09) | $6 | - 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Pound ($132) | $499 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Pound ($0.02) | $0.17 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014 Pound ($4.44) | $53 | - 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 241 Pound ($0.53) | $9 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,243 prices entered by 2,620 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Sudan is 57% cheaper than in United States
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