MigrantoCost of living in Sudan
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
$80
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
$38richest 20%
$205
Sudan is cheap to live in mostly because its money has lost so much of its value — years of conflict have battered the economy, and a collapsing currency makes everything priced in it look small from the outside. Local food and labour cost little, while anything that has to be brought in can be scarce and dearer than the low prices let on. Between a comfortable life and a bare one there's a real gap, though not a brutal one.
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Cost of living in Sudan
$38/mo
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Take-home
$97
vs $1,200 in your country
Potential savings
$59
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How living costs in Sudan compare
Set against the world, Sudan is one of the cheaper places to fund a life, and even within Africa it lands around the middle rather than at either edge. The low prices aren't a sign of plenty so much as of a weak currency and an economy under strain — cheap because the money buys little anywhere else, not because life here comes easily.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Sudan?
A typical person in Sudan spends about $80 a month — around $960 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Sudan in US dollars?
The cost of living in Sudan is about $80 a month, or roughly $960 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Sudan?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about $38 a month per person, a typical one around $80, and a comfortable life around $105. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Sudan enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about $80 a month, while the average take-home pay in Sudan is about $315. For more on incomes, see salaries in Sudan.
Is Sudan an expensive country to live in?
No. Sudan is more expensive than 14% of countries worldwide and ranks 28th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
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