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 3,433
$3.49 SDG 1,602
$13.14 SDG 6,028
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.30 SDG 15.3K
$22.06 SDG 10.1K
$61.6 SDG 28.3K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.92 SDG 3,635
$6.93 SDG 3,180
$9.90 SDG 4,543
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.98 SDG 907
$0.87 SDG 399
$3.36 SDG 1,543
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.37 SDG 1,546
$1.98 SDG 909
$3.96 SDG 1,819
Cappuccino
$2.42 SDG 1,110
$0.67 SDG 308
$5.68 SDG 2,607
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.60 SDG 275
$0.43 SDG 198
$0.79 SDG 361
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 SDG 201
$0.37 SDG 168
$0.52 SDG 240
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.61 SDG 741
$1.02 SDG 469
$2.55 SDG 1,172
White Bread (500g)
$1.25 SDG 573
$0.51 SDG 235
$1.69 SDG 775
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.80 SDG 1,284
$0.74 SDG 338
$4.91 SDG 2,252
Eggs
$3.02 SDG 1,386
$2.13 SDG 978
$3.64 SDG 1,669
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.30 SDG 5,642
$4.91 SDG 2,253
$19.65 SDG 9,013
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.66 SDG 3,512
$3.32 SDG 1,525
$16.52 SDG 7,579
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.19 SDG 3,755
$5.03 SDG 2,310
$14.40 SDG 6,605
Apples (1kg)
$4.73 SDG 2,170
$2.98 SDG 1,365
$5.95 SDG 2,730
Banana (1kg)
$1.51 SDG 695
$0.74 SDG 338
$2.19 SDG 1,004
Oranges (1kg)
$2.28 SDG 1,045
$0.99 SDG 454
$2.97 SDG 1,363
Tomato (1kg)
$1.96 SDG 900
$0.98 SDG 448
$2.93 SDG 1,344
Potato (1kg)
$1.61 SDG 739
$1.01 SDG 462
$3.02 SDG 1,386
Onion (1kg)
$1.14 SDG 523
$0.49 SDG 223
$1.95 SDG 894
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 SDG 283
$0.49 SDG 225
$0.98 SDG 449
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$3.95 SDG 1,811
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.99 SDG 1,830
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.47 SDG 674
$1.47 SDG 674
$2.57 SDG 1,178
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.44 SDG 202
$0.31 SDG 140
$0.96 SDG 439
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.80 SDG 11.4K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.66 SDG 1,221
$1.94 SDG 891
$3.59 SDG 1,645
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.02 SDG 469
$1.02 SDG 469
$2.05 SDG 938
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.86 SDG 4,525
$7.89 SDG 3,620
$14.79 SDG 6,787
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.36 SDG 622
$1.08 SDG 496
$1.70 SDG 781
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.8K SDG 8.2M
$17.0K SDG 7.8M
$20.0K SDG 9.2M
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$52.2 SDG 23.9K
$40.43 SDG 18.6K
$80.4 SDG 36.9K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.82 SDG 4,505
$9.82 SDG 4,505
$9.82 SDG 4,505
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$69.5 SDG 31.9K
$24.36 SDG 11.2K
$149 SDG 68.2K
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$32.74 SDG 15.0K
$10.81 SDG 4,957
$49.11 SDG 22.5K
Cinema Ticket
$3.97 SDG 1,823
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$64.1 SDG 29.4K
$58.9 SDG 27.0K
$169 SDG 77.8K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,898 SDG 870.8K
$1,418 SDG 650.5K
$4,051 SDG 1.9M
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$14.71 SDG 6,750
$9.92 SDG 4,551
$17.86 SDG 8,192
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$54.7 SDG 25.1K
$49.70 SDG 22.8K
$59.6 SDG 27.4K
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$53.1 SDG 24.3K
$40.42 SDG 18.5K
$65.7 SDG 30.1K
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$696 SDG 319.4K
$509 SDG 233.3K
$915 SDG 419.9K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$344 SDG 157.7K
$198 SDG 90.9K
$545 SDG 250.1K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,328 SDG 609.3K
$977 SDG 448.2K
$1,825 SDG 837.5K
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$627 SDG 287.7K
$495 SDG 227.2K
$991 SDG 454.4K
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,528 SDG 1.2M
$1,062 SDG 487.4K
$4,484 SDG 2.1M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,221 SDG 560.2K
$985 SDG 451.8K
$1,733 SDG 795.2K
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$207 SDG 95.2K
-
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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Living Index
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(no rent) / month
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(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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