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Cost of Living in Sudan - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $536 (excluding rent), and $929 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,321 (excluding rent), and $1,961 including rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.48 SDG 3,809
$3.49 SDG 1,778
$13.13 SDG 6,689
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.36 SDG 17.0K
$22.09 SDG 11.3K
$61.7 SDG 31.4K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.14 SDG 4,144
$7.12 SDG 3,626
$10.17 SDG 5,180
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.95 SDG 991
$0.86 SDG 436
$3.31 SDG 1,685
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.33 SDG 1,695
$1.96 SDG 997
$3.92 SDG 1,994
Cappuccino
$2.35 SDG 1,198
$0.65 SDG 332
$5.53 SDG 2,815
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.59 SDG 299
$0.42 SDG 216
$0.77 SDG 392
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.41 SDG 207
$0.34 SDG 172
$0.48 SDG 246
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 SDG 793
$0.99 SDG 502
$2.46 SDG 1,255
White Bread (500g)
$1.19 SDG 607
$0.49 SDG 249
$1.61 SDG 821
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.81 SDG 1,432
$0.74 SDG 377
$4.93 SDG 2,511
Eggs
$2.90 SDG 1,477
$2.05 SDG 1,043
$3.49 SDG 1,779
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.59 SDG 6,412
$5.03 SDG 2,561
$20.11 SDG 10.2K
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.48 SDG 3,810
$3.25 SDG 1,654
$16.15 SDG 8,222
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.23 SDG 4,192
$5.06 SDG 2,578
$14.48 SDG 7,373
Apples (1kg)
$4.88 SDG 2,488
$3.07 SDG 1,565
$6.14 SDG 3,129
Banana (1kg)
$1.51 SDG 771
$0.74 SDG 375
$2.19 SDG 1,114
Oranges (1kg)
$2.32 SDG 1,180
$1.01 SDG 513
$3.02 SDG 1,539
Tomato (1kg)
$2.00 SDG 1,016
$0.99 SDG 505
$2.98 SDG 1,516
Potato (1kg)
$1.64 SDG 833
$1.02 SDG 521
$3.07 SDG 1,562
Onion (1kg)
$1.14 SDG 582
$0.49 SDG 249
$1.95 SDG 995
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.64 SDG 328
$0.51 SDG 260
$1.02 SDG 520
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$3.99 SDG 2,031
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.02 SDG 2,047
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.54 SDG 783
$1.54 SDG 783
$2.68 SDG 1,367
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.44 SDG 224
$0.31 SDG 156
$0.95 SDG 486
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$25.30 SDG 12.9K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.73 SDG 1,389
$1.99 SDG 1,014
$3.67 SDG 1,870
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.03 SDG 523
$1.03 SDG 523
$2.05 SDG 1,046
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.16 SDG 5,176
$8.13 SDG 4,141
$15.25 SDG 7,764
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.35 SDG 687
$1.07 SDG 547
$1.69 SDG 862
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.9K SDG 9.1M
$17.1K SDG 8.7M
$20.1K SDG 10.2M
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.1 SDG 26.0K
$39.63 SDG 20.2K
$78.8 SDG 40.1K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.78 SDG 4,982
$9.78 SDG 4,982
$9.78 SDG 4,982
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$69.7 SDG 35.5K
$24.41 SDG 12.4K
$149 SDG 75.9K
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.89 SDG 17.3K
$11.19 SDG 5,696
$50.8 SDG 25.9K
Cinema Ticket
$3.98 SDG 2,027
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$62.8 SDG 32.0K
$57.7 SDG 29.4K
$166 SDG 84.5K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,877 SDG 955.7K
$1,402 SDG 713.9K
$4,005 SDG 2.0M
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$15.09 SDG 7,682
$10.17 SDG 5,180
$18.31 SDG 9,324
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$54.0 SDG 27.5K
$49.13 SDG 25.0K
$59.0 SDG 30.0K
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$53.4 SDG 27.2K
$40.65 SDG 20.7K
$66.1 SDG 33.6K
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$698 SDG 355.2K
$509 SDG 259.4K
$917 SDG 467.0K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$353 SDG 179.8K
$204 SDG 103.7K
$560 SDG 285.2K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,354 SDG 689.4K
$996 SDG 507.1K
$1,861 SDG 947.5K
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$635 SDG 323.6K
$502 SDG 255.6K
$1,004 SDG 511.2K
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,137 SDG 1.1M
$1,012 SDG 515.5K
$4,454 SDG 2.3M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,002 SDG 510.4K
$802 SDG 408.3K
$1,764 SDG 898.4K
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$210 SDG 107.0K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
26
22
30

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Last update: February 2, 2026

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Mobile download speed (Mbps)
Internet download speed (Mbps)
1
128000
65.73
101.3
2
2682431
44 $604 $886 $1,157 $1,810
97.96
75.51
3
2395159
54.98
54.22
4
489000
$253 $641 $709 $1,666
48.24
114.25
5
152711
248.83
52.13
6
-
111.89
49.45
Sudan Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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Cost of Living in Sudan - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sudan generally affordable for travelers, expats, and digital nomads, and who tends to find value there?
Sudan offers a mix of value and trade-offs that appeal to budget travelers and resourceful expats. In urban centers you may find cheaper street meals and local markets, balanced by pockets of higher cost around Western-style amenities or private expatriate enclaves. The overall equation favors those who adapt to local options and avoid peak tempos. If you prize connectivity and a unique cultural scene, you can pace your spending with markets, public transport, and shared workspaces. Cost of Living in Sudan provides a frame to plan around. Tip: Build a simple weekly budget and track small recurring expenses.
What are practical daily-life considerations for housing, food, transport, and coworking?
Daily life hinges on your neighborhood choice and how you balance comfort with flexibility. In Khartoum or other cities, housing ranges from simple apartments with shared utilities to purpose-built compounds; look for options near markets, universities, or transit hubs to reduce commutes. Food can be found at street stalls, local groceries, and mid-range supermarkets; cooking at home tends to stretch your budget farther than eating out. For coworking, consider spaces that offer short-term passes or community days. Errands are easier with a car or reliable ride-hailing, though walking works in dense districts. Sudan living cost varies by area and season; plan for shifts. Tip: Map a rough monthly plan before booking.
What about quality of life, budgeting frameworks, seasonal shifts, and neighborhood fit?
Quality of life in Sudan hinges on choosing a neighborhood that matches your pace and priorities – quiet residential zones for focus, bustling markets for social life, or expat-friendly compounds for convenience. A practical budgeting framework blends a reliable monthly core (rent, utilities, groceries) with flexible daily spending. Use envelope-like categories to curb impulse buys, and lean into local options such as seasonal produce to stretch meals. Consider the climate and seasonal events when planning errands and activities; neighborhood fit often shifts with the dry vs. wet periods. Tip: Try a short-term stay in a couple of neighborhoods to feel the rhythm before committing.

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