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 3,809
$3.49 SDG 1,777
$13.14 SDG 6,688
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.30 SDG 17.0K
$22.06 SDG 11.2K
$61.6 SDG 31.4K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.92 SDG 4,033
$6.93 SDG 3,529
$9.90 SDG 5,041
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.98 SDG 1,007
$0.87 SDG 443
$3.36 SDG 1,712
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.37 SDG 1,715
$1.98 SDG 1,009
$3.96 SDG 2,018
Cappuccino
$2.42 SDG 1,232
$0.67 SDG 342
$5.68 SDG 2,893
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.60 SDG 305
$0.43 SDG 220
$0.79 SDG 400
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 SDG 223
$0.37 SDG 186
$0.52 SDG 266
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.61 SDG 822
$1.02 SDG 520
$2.55 SDG 1,300
White Bread (500g)
$1.25 SDG 636
$0.51 SDG 260
$1.69 SDG 860
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.80 SDG 1,424
$0.74 SDG 375
$4.91 SDG 2,499
Eggs
$3.02 SDG 1,538
$2.13 SDG 1,085
$3.64 SDG 1,852
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.30 SDG 6,260
$4.91 SDG 2,500
$19.65 SDG 10.0K
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.66 SDG 3,897
$3.32 SDG 1,692
$16.52 SDG 8,409
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.19 SDG 4,167
$5.03 SDG 2,563
$14.40 SDG 7,329
Apples (1kg)
$4.73 SDG 2,408
$2.98 SDG 1,514
$5.95 SDG 3,029
Banana (1kg)
$1.51 SDG 771
$0.74 SDG 375
$2.19 SDG 1,114
Oranges (1kg)
$2.28 SDG 1,160
$0.99 SDG 504
$2.97 SDG 1,513
Tomato (1kg)
$1.96 SDG 999
$0.98 SDG 497
$2.93 SDG 1,491
Potato (1kg)
$1.61 SDG 820
$1.01 SDG 513
$3.02 SDG 1,538
Onion (1kg)
$1.14 SDG 580
$0.49 SDG 248
$1.95 SDG 992
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 SDG 314
$0.49 SDG 249
$0.98 SDG 498
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$3.95 SDG 2,009
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.99 SDG 2,030
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.47 SDG 748
$1.47 SDG 748
$2.57 SDG 1,307
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.44 SDG 224
$0.31 SDG 156
$0.96 SDG 487
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.80 SDG 12.6K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.66 SDG 1,355
$1.94 SDG 989
$3.59 SDG 1,825
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.02 SDG 521
$1.02 SDG 521
$2.05 SDG 1,041
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.86 SDG 5,020
$7.89 SDG 4,016
$14.79 SDG 7,531
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.36 SDG 690
$1.08 SDG 550
$1.70 SDG 866
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.8K SDG 9.1M
$17.0K SDG 8.6M
$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 26.5K
$40.43 SDG 20.6K
$80.4 SDG 40.9K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.82 SDG 4,999
$9.82 SDG 4,999
$9.82 SDG 4,999
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$69.5 SDG 35.4K
$24.36 SDG 12.4K
$149 SDG 75.7K
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$32.74 SDG 16.7K
$10.81 SDG 5,500
$49.11 SDG 25.0K
Cinema Ticket
$3.97 SDG 2,023
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$64.1 SDG 32.6K
$58.9 SDG 30.0K
$169 SDG 86.3K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,898 SDG 966.2K
$1,418 SDG 721.8K
$4,051 SDG 2.1M
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$14.71 SDG 7,489
$9.92 SDG 5,050
$17.86 SDG 9,090
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$54.7 SDG 27.8K
$49.70 SDG 25.3K
$59.6 SDG 30.4K
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$53.1 SDG 27.0K
$40.42 SDG 20.6K
$65.7 SDG 33.4K
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$696 SDG 354.4K
$509 SDG 258.9K
$915 SDG 466.0K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$344 SDG 174.9K
$198 SDG 100.9K
$545 SDG 277.5K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,328 SDG 676.1K
$977 SDG 497.3K
$1,825 SDG 929.2K
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$627 SDG 319.2K
$495 SDG 252.1K
$991 SDG 504.2K
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,528 SDG 1.3M
$1,062 SDG 540.7K
$4,484 SDG 2.3M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,221 SDG 621.6K
$985 SDG 501.2K
$1,733 SDG 882.3K
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$207 SDG 105.6K
-
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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