Cost of Living in Sudan - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $535 (excluding rent), and $960 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,291 (excluding rent), and $1,979 including rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.34 SDG 3,299
$3.42 SDG 1,540
$12.88 SDG 5,793
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.53 SDG 15.1K
$22.20 SDG 9,986
$62.0 SDG 27.9K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.06 SDG 3,626
$7.05 SDG 3,172
$10.08 SDG 4,532
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.02 SDG 907
$0.89 SDG 399
$3.43 SDG 1,542
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.50 SDG 1,575
$2.06 SDG 926
$4.12 SDG 1,853
Cappuccino
$2.32 SDG 1,041
$0.64 SDG 289
$5.44 SDG 2,446
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.59 SDG 264
$0.42 SDG 190
$0.77 SDG 346
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.43 SDG 195
$0.36 SDG 162
$0.52 SDG 232
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.62 SDG 729
$1.03 SDG 461
$2.56 SDG 1,153
White Bread (500g)
$1.19 SDG 535
$0.49 SDG 219
$1.61 SDG 724
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.91 SDG 1,309
$0.77 SDG 345
$5.11 SDG 2,297
Eggs
$2.97 SDG 1,336
$2.10 SDG 943
$3.58 SDG 1,608
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.65 SDG 5,690
$5.05 SDG 2,272
$20.21 SDG 9,089
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.65 SDG 3,439
$3.32 SDG 1,493
$16.50 SDG 7,422
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.92 SDG 3,564
$4.87 SDG 2,192
$13.94 SDG 6,269
Apples (1kg)
$4.81 SDG 2,163
$3.02 SDG 1,360
$6.05 SDG 2,720
Banana (1kg)
$1.51 SDG 680
$0.74 SDG 331
$2.19 SDG 983
Oranges (1kg)
$2.31 SDG 1,039
$1.00 SDG 452
$3.01 SDG 1,356
Tomato (1kg)
$2.04 SDG 919
$1.02 SDG 457
$3.05 SDG 1,371
Potato (1kg)
$1.55 SDG 699
$0.97 SDG 437
$2.91 SDG 1,311
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 SDG 515
$0.49 SDG 220
$1.96 SDG 881
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.61 SDG 276
$0.49 SDG 219
$0.97 SDG 438
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$4.05 SDG 1,820
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 SDG 1,763
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.52 SDG 683
$1.52 SDG 683
$2.65 SDG 1,193
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 SDG 216
$0.33 SDG 150
$1.04 SDG 470
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$25.38 SDG 11.4K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.79 SDG 1,254
$2.04 SDG 916
$3.76 SDG 1,689
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.98 SDG 440
$0.98 SDG 440
$1.96 SDG 880
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.17 SDG 4,574
$8.14 SDG 3,659
$15.25 SDG 6,861
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.29 SDG 580
$1.03 SDG 463
$1.62 SDG 729
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.5K SDG 7.9M
$16.7K SDG 7.5M
$19.7K SDG 8.8M
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.5 SDG 23.1K
$39.89 SDG 17.9K
$79.3 SDG 35.7K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.64 SDG 4,337
$9.64 SDG 4,337
$9.64 SDG 4,337
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$69.0 SDG 31.0K
$24.18 SDG 10.9K
$148 SDG 66.4K
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$32.84 SDG 14.8K
$10.84 SDG 4,875
$49.27 SDG 22.2K
Cinema Ticket
$4.06 SDG 1,827
-
🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$62.9 SDG 28.3K
$57.7 SDG 26.0K
$166 SDG 74.7K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,891 SDG 850.5K
$1,413 SDG 635.3K
$4,036 SDG 1.8M
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$14.88 SDG 6,691
$10.03 SDG 4,512
$18.06 SDG 8,121
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$54.9 SDG 24.7K
$49.91 SDG 22.4K
$59.9 SDG 26.9K
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$52.6 SDG 23.7K
$40.07 SDG 18.0K
$65.1 SDG 29.3K
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$671 SDG 302.0K
$490 SDG 220.5K
$883 SDG 397.0K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$352 SDG 158.3K
$203 SDG 91.3K
$558 SDG 251.0K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,334 SDG 600.1K
$982 SDG 441.4K
$1,834 SDG 824.8K
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$625 SDG 281.2K
$494 SDG 222.1K
$988 SDG 444.2K
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,110 SDG 949.1K
$1,000 SDG 449.6K
$4,399 SDG 2.0M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,012 SDG 455.1K
$810 SDG 364.1K
$1,781 SDG 801.0K
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$211 SDG 94.9K
-
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: March 1, 2026

By City in Sudan
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City
Population
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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
65.73
101.3
2
2682431
44 $576 $889 $1,258 $1,855
97.96
75.51
3
2395159
54.98
54.22
4
489000
$285 $649 $581 $1,680
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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