Cost of Living in Sudan - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $552 (excluding rent), and $943 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,278 (excluding rent), and $2,015 including rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.48 SDG 3,820
$3.49 SDG 1,783
$13.14 SDG 6,709
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.30 SDG 17.0K
$22.06 SDG 11.3K
$61.6 SDG 31.5K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.92 SDG 4,045
$6.93 SDG 3,540
$9.90 SDG 5,057
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.98 SDG 1,010
$0.87 SDG 444
$3.36 SDG 1,717
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.37 SDG 1,721
$1.98 SDG 1,012
$3.96 SDG 2,024
Cappuccino
$2.42 SDG 1,235
$0.67 SDG 343
$5.68 SDG 2,902
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.60 SDG 306
$0.43 SDG 221
$0.79 SDG 402
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 SDG 224
$0.37 SDG 187
$0.52 SDG 267
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.61 SDG 824
$1.02 SDG 522
$2.55 SDG 1,304
White Bread (500g)
$1.25 SDG 638
$0.51 SDG 261
$1.69 SDG 862
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.80 SDG 1,429
$0.74 SDG 376
$4.91 SDG 2,506
Eggs
$3.02 SDG 1,543
$2.13 SDG 1,089
$3.64 SDG 1,857
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.30 SDG 6,280
$4.91 SDG 2,508
$19.65 SDG 10.0K
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.66 SDG 3,909
$3.32 SDG 1,697
$16.52 SDG 8,435
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.19 SDG 4,180
$5.03 SDG 2,570
$14.40 SDG 7,352
Apples (1kg)
$4.73 SDG 2,415
$2.98 SDG 1,519
$5.95 SDG 3,038
Banana (1kg)
$1.51 SDG 773
$0.74 SDG 376
$2.19 SDG 1,118
Oranges (1kg)
$2.28 SDG 1,163
$0.99 SDG 506
$2.97 SDG 1,517
Tomato (1kg)
$1.96 SDG 1,002
$0.98 SDG 499
$2.93 SDG 1,496
Potato (1kg)
$1.61 SDG 823
$1.01 SDG 514
$3.02 SDG 1,543
Onion (1kg)
$1.14 SDG 582
$0.49 SDG 249
$1.95 SDG 995
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 SDG 315
$0.49 SDG 250
$0.98 SDG 500
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$3.95 SDG 2,016
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.99 SDG 2,037
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.47 SDG 751
$1.47 SDG 751
$2.57 SDG 1,311
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.44 SDG 225
$0.31 SDG 156
$0.96 SDG 488
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.80 SDG 12.7K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.66 SDG 1,359
$1.94 SDG 992
$3.59 SDG 1,831
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.02 SDG 522
$1.02 SDG 522
$2.05 SDG 1,044
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.86 SDG 5,036
$7.89 SDG 4,029
$14.79 SDG 7,554
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.36 SDG 692
$1.08 SDG 552
$1.70 SDG 869
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.8K SDG 9.1M
$17.0K SDG 8.7M
$20.0K SDG 10.2M
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$52.2 SDG 26.6K
$40.43 SDG 20.6K
$80.4 SDG 41.0K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.82 SDG 5,014
$9.82 SDG 5,014
$9.82 SDG 5,014
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$69.5 SDG 35.5K
$24.36 SDG 12.4K
$149 SDG 75.9K
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$32.74 SDG 16.7K
$10.81 SDG 5,517
$49.11 SDG 25.1K
Cinema Ticket
$3.97 SDG 2,029
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$64.1 SDG 32.7K
$58.9 SDG 30.1K
$169 SDG 86.5K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,898 SDG 969.2K
$1,418 SDG 724.0K
$4,051 SDG 2.1M
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$14.71 SDG 7,512
$9.92 SDG 5,065
$17.86 SDG 9,118
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$54.7 SDG 27.9K
$49.70 SDG 25.4K
$59.6 SDG 30.5K
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$53.1 SDG 27.1K
$40.42 SDG 20.6K
$65.7 SDG 33.5K
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$696 SDG 355.5K
$509 SDG 259.7K
$915 SDG 467.4K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$344 SDG 175.5K
$198 SDG 101.2K
$545 SDG 278.3K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,328 SDG 678.1K
$977 SDG 498.8K
$1,825 SDG 932.1K
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$627 SDG 320.2K
$495 SDG 252.9K
$991 SDG 505.8K
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,528 SDG 1.3M
$1,062 SDG 542.4K
$4,484 SDG 2.3M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,221 SDG 623.5K
$985 SDG 502.8K
$1,733 SDG 885.0K
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$207 SDG 105.9K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
26
22
30

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

Last update: April 14, 2026

By City in Sudan
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City
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Living Index
Solo costs
(no rent) / month
Solo costs
(with rent) / month
Family of 3 costs
(no rent) / month
Family of 3 costs
(with rent) / month
Mobile download speed
(Mbps)
Internet download speed
(Mbps)
1
128000
57.16
54.8
2
2682431
44 $484 $904 $1,242 $1,821
98.83
50.18
3
2395159
132.16
37.72
4
489000
$295 $638 $601 $1,662
189.43
40.03
5
152711
125.02
74.96
6
-
188.48
178.34
Sudan Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 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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