Cost of Living in Khartoum - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $576 (excluding rent), and $889 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,258 (excluding rent), and $1,855 including rent.
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🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.33 SDG 3,298
$3.42 SDG 1,539
$12.88 SDG 5,792
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.00 SDG 14.8K
$21.85 SDG 9,827
$61.1 SDG 27.5K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.83 SDG 3,523
$6.86 SDG 3,083
$9.79 SDG 4,404
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.02 SDG 908
$0.89 SDG 400
$3.43 SDG 1,544
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.35 SDG 1,506
$1.97 SDG 886
$3.94 SDG 1,771
Cappuccino
$2.33 SDG 1,048
$0.65 SDG 291
$5.47 SDG 2,462
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.59 SDG 267
$0.43 SDG 192
$0.78 SDG 350
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.40 SDG 181
$0.34 SDG 151
$0.48 SDG 216
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.67 SDG 750
$1.03 SDG 463
$2.57 SDG 1,157
White Bread (500g)
$1.39 SDG 624
$0.51 SDG 231
$1.70 SDG 762
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.25 SDG 1,460
$1.37 SDG 614
$4.88 SDG 2,193
Eggs
$2.77 SDG 1,248
$2.05 SDG 924
$3.50 SDG 1,576
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.50 SDG 6,521
$5.01 SDG 2,253
$20.04 SDG 9,013
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.31 SDG 2,836
$3.20 SDG 1,440
$11.64 SDG 5,236
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.74 SDG 3,029
$4.95 SDG 2,224
$13.26 SDG 5,965
Apples (1kg)
$4.83 SDG 2,173
$2.94 SDG 1,322
$5.88 SDG 2,645
Banana (1kg)
$1.28 SDG 576
$0.74 SDG 332
$1.80 SDG 811
Oranges (1kg)
$2.51 SDG 1,131
$0.99 SDG 445
$2.97 SDG 1,336
Tomato (1kg)
$1.77 SDG 796
$0.98 SDG 440
$2.93 SDG 1,319
Potato (1kg)
$1.29 SDG 578
$0.97 SDG 438
$2.92 SDG 1,314
Onion (1kg)
$1.08 SDG 485
$0.51 SDG 231
$2.05 SDG 924
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 SDG 277
$0.49 SDG 220
$0.98 SDG 439
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$4.12 SDG 1,853
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.04 SDG 1,817
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.48 SDG 667
$1.48 SDG 667
$2.59 SDG 1,166
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.68 SDG 307
$0.34 SDG 154
$1.12 SDG 505
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$25.05 SDG 11.3K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.56 SDG 1,601
$2.03 SDG 915
$5.26 SDG 2,364
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.98 SDG 443
$0.98 SDG 443
$1.97 SDG 886
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.06 SDG 4,525
$8.05 SDG 3,620
$15.09 SDG 6,787
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.34 SDG 604
$1.07 SDG 481
$1.69 SDG 758
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$16.6K SDG 7.5M
$16.4K SDG 7.4M
$16.9K SDG 7.6M
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$50.7 SDG 22.8K
$39.31 SDG 17.7K
$78.2 SDG 35.2K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.76 SDG 4,391
$9.76 SDG 4,391
$9.76 SDG 4,391
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$68.9 SDG 31.0K
$24.14 SDG 10.9K
$147 SDG 66.2K
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$32.76 SDG 14.7K
$10.81 SDG 4,862
$49.14 SDG 22.1K
Cinema Ticket
$3.89 SDG 1,751
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$90.2 SDG 40.5K
$58.3 SDG 26.2K
$167 SDG 74.9K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,892 SDG 851.0K
$1,414 SDG 635.7K
$4,039 SDG 1.8M
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$14.55 SDG 6,543
$9.81 SDG 4,412
$17.66 SDG 7,942
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$54.0 SDG 24.3K
$49.07 SDG 22.1K
$58.9 SDG 26.5K
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$51.9 SDG 23.3K
$39.51 SDG 17.8K
$64.2 SDG 28.9K
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$633 SDG 284.6K
$496 SDG 223.1K
$794 SDG 357.0K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$295 SDG 132.5K
$203 SDG 91.3K
$558 SDG 251.1K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,252 SDG 563.2K
$1,003 SDG 451.0K
$1,547 SDG 695.9K
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$491 SDG 220.9K
$434 SDG 195.3K
$740 SDG 332.9K
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,190 SDG 985.0K
$1,020 SDG 458.6K
$4,488 SDG 2.0M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,132 SDG 509.1K
$794 SDG 357.2K
$1,748 SDG 786.0K
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$187 SDG 84.3K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
26
22
30

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Last update: March 1, 2026

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Cost of Living in Khartoum - Frequently Asked Questions
How affordable is Khartoum for travelers, expats, and digital nomads, and who tends to find the best value here?
Khartoum offers a mix of value and variability, sitting between regional hubs and larger global cities. For travelers and long term visitors you can find good value by choosing local options for meals and housing and by staying in neighborhoods with easy access to daily needs. Expats often balance space and price in older districts or compounds, while serviced apartments near central areas can push costs higher. Cost of Living in Khartoum, Sudan is a reference point you will compare against other destinations to decide what fits your pace. Tip: map a simple monthly budget and test neighborhoods before you commit.
What does daily life look like in terms of housing search, food options, transport, and errands for short stays or long term?
Daily life in Khartoum revolves around choosing the right balance of location and amenities. Housing ranges from older apartments to compound style blocks with security and some included utilities, while local markets and casual eateries offer affordable meals, with international groceries as options if you need them. Transport works with taxis, shared minibuses, and walking in central zones; for errands like banking or laundry, central neighborhoods are easiest to access. The Khartoum, Sudan living cost can shift with demand and season. Tip: plan a few neighborhood visits during different times of day to gauge traffic and services.
How can you maximize quality of life with budgeting, seasonality, and neighborhood fit while living in Khartoum?
A simple budgeting framework helps you sustain comfort without overcommitting. Start with fixed housing and utilities, then allocate for food and transport, plus a small buffer for surprises. Seasonality matters in Khartoum as the dry hot months can raise cooling needs and the rainy period shifts outdoor plans; use this to plan meals and activities ahead. Neighborhood fit matters as central zones offer services and nightlife while riverfront or quieter districts reduce noise and traffic. Save by cooking at home, shopping at local markets, and negotiating longer leases. Tip: review your plan every two to four weeks and adjust as needed.

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