Cost of Living in Sudan
Sudan cost-of-living overview: 1 indexed cities, currency SDG, avg CPI 18.1.
Author: CityCost Global · Methodology · Data Sources · Last updated: 2026-08-20
Key figures
- Currency: SDG
- Average CPI index: 18.1
- Average rent index signal: 222600
Sudan overview
Sudan cost-of-living overview: 1 indexed cities, currency SDG, avg CPI 18.1.
Sudan costs on CityCost are presented in SDG (SDG). Across 1 indexed markets, blended CPI is about 18.1, groceries index ~28.1, and average centre 1BR rent ~SDG 222,600. Population summed across indexed cities is a coverage signal (varies), not a census substitute.
Start here when you know the country but not the metro. Shortlist from cheapest vs expensive lists, open city pages for basket samples, then run side-by-side comparisons for your finalists.
Regional differences
Regional differences inside Sudan often exceed the gap between Sudan and a neighbouring country. Housing is the usual driver: the same national currency can buy a very different lifestyle in a secondary city versus a global hub.
Compare multiple Sudan metros rather than relying on a single headline. Open the city list below and sort mentally by rent versus CPI before committing to a relocation shortlist.
Most compared cities in this set include Khartoum—useful when you want pairs people already research.
Living expenses
Everyday living expenses in Sudan are best read through CPI (~18.1), groceries index (~28.1), and rent. Average net salary ~SDG 498,480 SDG frames how far local wages stretch after housing.
Utilities, transport, and dining samples appear on individual city pages. Healthcare premiums and international school fees are household-specific overlays—use salary and purchasing-power context from city pages, then collect local quotes. Currency risk matters for cross-border earners: freeze a planning FX scenario rather than chasing daily noise.
Monthly budget examples
These sketches use on-page rent and CPI signals for Sudan. They are planning anchors, not leases or payroll quotes. Scale food and transit from the specific city page you choose.
- Lean budget city example — Khartoum: centre 1BR ~SDG 222,600 SDG, CPI 18.1. Add utilities, transit, and food from that city page.
- Mid-market sketch — average indexed 1BR ~SDG 222,600 SDG with average CPI ~18.1 and average net salary ~SDG 498,480.
FAQ
What currency is used in Sudan?
Sudan costs are presented in SDG (SDG).
How many cities are indexed for Sudan?
1 cities currently pass SEO eligibility quality gates for Sudan.
What is the average cost of living in Sudan?
Across the metrics sample, average CPI is about 18.1 (NYC=100).
Which is the cheapest indexed city in Sudan?
Khartoum ranks among the lowest 1BR centre rents in the current index.
Which is the most expensive indexed city in Sudan?
Khartoum tends to show higher housing costs in this indexed set.
How should I compare cities inside Sudan?
Open city pages or run side-by-side comparisons for rent, groceries, transport, utilities, salary, and purchasing power.
How much does it cost to live in Sudan per month?
Among indexed cities, average centre 1BR rent is about SDG 222,600 SDG and average CPI is ~18.1. Your monthly total depends on the metro—compare Khartoum with Khartoum before budgeting.
Which cities in Sudan should I compare first?
Start with Khartoum, then use cheapest/expensive lists to expand your shortlist.
Is Sudan expensive compared with nearby countries?
Open related hubs such as Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and compare specific city pairs—country headlines hide metro variance. Sudan's blended CPI is about 18.1.
Next steps for Sudan
Treat Sudan as a map of metros, not a single cost number. Average CPI ~18.1 and average rent ~SDG 222,600 hide large city-to-city spreads—shortlist two or three cities, compare them in the calculator, and read each city page’s confidence label.
Related country hubs worth browsing: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria. Full methodology and data-source tiers are documented on the authority pages linked in Trust & data transparency.
Trust & data transparency
Last updated: 2026-08-20
Data Sources
This page uses CityCost index inputs. Platform sources (see also Data sources):
- CityCost Index (aggregated eligible cities)
On-page labels for this view: CityCost Index (aggregated eligible cities).
Methodology
Each indexed city is associated with a reference basket of common living costs (for example rent, groceries samples, transport tickets, utilities, restaurant meals, and net salary where available). From those items, the platform derives relative indices such as CPI, rent, groceries, restaurants, and local purchasing power, using New York City = 100 as the familiar baseline convention for relative comparison.