Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Sudan Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Sudan

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 111.7% more expensive than Sudan without rent, and 188.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 115.4% more expensive than Sudan without rent, and 173.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Sudan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$7.34 SDG 3,331
172.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$33.53 SDG 15.2K
122.67%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$8.06 SDG 3,660
41.44%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$2.02 SDG 916
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$3.50 SDG 1,590
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Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$2.32 SDG 1,051
131.47%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$0.59 SDG 267
345.76%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.43 SDG 197
379.07%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Sudan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$1.62 SDG 736
-32.72%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$1.19 SDG 540
198.32%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$2.91 SDG 1,322
62.54%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$2.97 SDG 1,349
44.78%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$12.65 SDG 5,745
2.85%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$7.65 SDG 3,472
59.74%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$7.92 SDG 3,598
106.57%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$4.81 SDG 2,184
8.32%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$1.51 SDG 686
12.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$2.31 SDG 1,049
98.70%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$2.04 SDG 927
143.63%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$1.55 SDG 706
92.26%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.15 SDG 520
164.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$0.61 SDG 279
255.74%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
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$4.05 SDG 1,837
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$3.92 SDG 1,780
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$1.52 SDG 690
546.71%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
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🚌 Getting Around
United States
Sudan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.48 SDG 218
418.75%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$25.38 SDG 11.5K
160.48%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$2.79 SDG 1,266
36.92%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.98 SDG 444
81.63%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$10.17 SDG 4,618
189.87%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.29 SDG 586
-29.46%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$17.5K SDG 8.0M
48.93%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Sudan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$51.5 SDG 23.4K
300.82%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$9.64 SDG 4,379
490.46%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$69.0 SDG 31.3K
5.42%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Sudan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$32.84 SDG 14.9K
37.73%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
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Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$4.06 SDG 1,845
239.66%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Sudan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$62.9 SDG 28.5K
2055.07%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$1,891 SDG 858.7K
1092.52%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Sudan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$14.88 SDG 6,755
244.83%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$54.9 SDG 24.9K
61.42%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$52.6 SDG 23.9K
118.58%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Sudan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$671 SDG 304.9K
162.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$352 SDG 159.8K
307.08%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$1,334 SDG 605.9K
111.84%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$625 SDG 283.9K
277.16%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$2,110 SDG 958.2K
60.70%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$1,012 SDG 459.4K
158.36%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Sudan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$211 SDG 95.8K
1949.41%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
26
-74.96%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Sudan: March 1, 2026

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