Cost of living comparison
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Sudan vs. China Cost of Living Summary
Sudan is 39.0% more expensive than China overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 72.5% more in Sudan
- Groceries
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pay 58.4% more in Sudan
- Transportation
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pay 2.0 times more in Sudan
- Housing
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pay 2.7 times more in Sudan
- Childcare
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pay 82.1% less in Sudan
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 8.6% less in Sudan
- Clothing
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pay 39.5% less in Sudan
The cost of housing, transportation, restaurants, and groceries in Sudan are more expensive than in China. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Sudan. Notably, housing and transportation are significantly more expensive in Sudan.
Sudan vs. China Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Sudan instead of China, you would:
pay 72.5% more for restaurants
|
China
|
Sudan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.90
CN¥20.40
|
$7.50
SDG4,511.25
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.02
CN¥35.32
|
$7.50
SDG4,511.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.47
CN¥3.34
|
$0.61
SDG365.59
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.28
CN¥1.95
|
$0.42
SDG255.54
|
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pay 58.4% more for groceries
|
China
|
Sudan
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.63
CN¥11.46
|
$1.35
SDG812.06
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.32
CN¥44.49
|
$7.23
SDG4,351.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.70
CN¥47.21
|
$6.13
SDG3,687.65
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.56
CN¥11.00
|
$2.85
SDG1,716.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.52
CN¥10.73
|
$2.95
SDG1,773.57
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.74
CN¥5.23
|
$2.24
SDG1,345.11
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.55
CN¥3.84
|
$0.57
SDG341.97
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.62
CN¥4.39
|
$1.15
SDG691.83
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.50
CN¥3.55
|
$0.85
SDG510.40
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.30
CN¥2.12
|
$0.60
SDG360.22
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.39
CN¥2.78
|
$0.48
SDG286.09
|
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pay 2.0 times more for transportation
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China
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Sudan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.34
CN¥30.53
|
$5.03
SDG3,025.12
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$20.32
CN¥143.09
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,143.98
CN¥134,794.71
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.94
CN¥27.76
|
$11.52
SDG6,929.49
|
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pay 2.7 times more for housing
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China
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Sudan
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$11.18
CN¥78.70
|
$70.15
SDG42,193.66
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$304.90
CN¥2,146.80
|
$613.36
SDG368,938.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$195.65
CN¥1,377.56
|
$290.18
SDG174,541.94
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$41.04
CN¥288.99
|
$39.45
SDG23,729.50
|
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pay 82.1% less for childcare
|
China
|
Sudan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$390.25
CN¥2,747.78
|
$90.25
SDG54,286.37
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,493.57
CN¥109,091.78
|
$1,960.95
SDG1,179,510.34
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pay 8.6% less for entertainment and sports
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China
|
Sudan
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.04
CN¥7.33
|
$2.00
SDG1,203.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.84
CN¥19.97
|
$2.05
SDG1,231.10
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.36
CN¥23.65
|
$1.50
SDG902.25
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.13
CN¥289.59
|
$33.33
SDG20,050.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.98
CN¥42.13
|
$4.00
SDG2,406.00
|
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pay 39.5% less for clothing
|
China
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Sudan
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.93
CN¥323.38
|
$14.83
SDG8,922.58
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.93
CN¥217.79
|
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|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.26
CN¥501.74
|
$55.00
SDG33,082.50
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$72.88
CN¥513.16
|
$52.50
SDG31,578.75
|
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