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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 110.7% more expensive than Sudan without rent, and 200.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 116.6% more expensive than Sudan without rent, and 170.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Sudan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$7.48 SDG 3,820
172.19%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$33.30 SDG 17.0K
123.24%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$7.92 SDG 4,045
44.19%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$1.98 SDG 1,010
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$3.37 SDG 1,721
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Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$2.42 SDG 1,235
115.29%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$0.60 SDG 306
336.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$0.44 SDG 224
388.64%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Sudan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.61 SDG 824
-32.92%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$1.25 SDG 638
187.20%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$2.80 SDG 1,429
68.21%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$3.02 SDG 1,543
45.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$12.30 SDG 6,280
3.01%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$7.66 SDG 3,909
61.88%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$8.19 SDG 4,180
100.12%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$4.73 SDG 2,415
9.09%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.51 SDG 773
13.91%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$2.28 SDG 1,163
96.05%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$1.96 SDG 1,002
155.61%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$1.61 SDG 823
80.75%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$1.14 SDG 582
168.42%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.62 SDG 315
256.45%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
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$3.95 SDG 2,016
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$3.99 SDG 2,037
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$1.47 SDG 751
575.51%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
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🚌 Getting Around
United States
Sudan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.44 SDG 225
479.55%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$24.80 SDG 12.7K
162.26%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$2.66 SDG 1,359
38.72%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$1.02 SDG 522
74.51%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$9.86 SDG 5,036
206.69%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.36 SDG 692
-30.15%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$17.8K SDG 9.1M
47.61%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Sudan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$52.2 SDG 26.6K
301.76%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$9.82 SDG 5,014
493.69%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$69.5 SDG 35.5K
3.70%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Sudan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$32.74 SDG 16.7K
40.20%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
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Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$3.97 SDG 2,029
258.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Sudan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$64.1 SDG 32.7K
2031.23%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$1,898 SDG 969.2K
1100.31%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Sudan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$14.71 SDG 7,512
260.30%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$54.7 SDG 27.9K
63.60%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$53.1 SDG 27.1K
113.65%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Sudan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$696 SDG 355.5K
153.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$344 SDG 175.5K
324.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$1,328 SDG 678.1K
115.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$627 SDG 320.2K
276.34%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$2,528 SDG 1.3M
35.57%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$1,221 SDG 623.5K
114.88%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Sudan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$207 SDG 105.9K
1975.75%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
26
-74.96%

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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Sudan: April 14, 2026

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