Cost of living comparison

Cuba

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Sudan

Khartoum vs. Havana Cost of Living Summary

Khartoum is 31.3% cheaper than Havana.

Restaurants: pay 47.1% less in Khartoum
Groceries: pay 43.8% less in Khartoum
Transportation: pay 70.2% less in Khartoum
Housing: pay 24.6% more in Khartoum
Childcare: pay 37.8% less in Khartoum
Entertainment and Sports: pay 52.9% more in Khartoum
Clothing: pay 76.5% less in Khartoum

The cost of entertainment and sports and housing in Khartoum are more expensive than in Havana. Expenses including clothing, transportation, restaurants, groceries, and childcare are lower in Khartoum.

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Khartoum vs. Havana Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Khartoum instead of Havana, you would:

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pay 47.1% less for restaurants

	Havana	Khartoum
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.71 CUC3.71	$2.36 SDG1,418.54	-36.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.00 CUC5.00	$2.71 SDG1,627.06	-45.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.70 CUC1.70	$0.51 SDG308.57	-69.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.00 CUC1.00	$0.37 SDG222.64	-63.0%
Average			-47.1%

Havana vs. Khartoum - Cost of restaurants

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pay 43.8% less for groceries

	Havana	Khartoum
Bread 1 loaf	$1.49 CUC1.49	$1.40 SDG842.10	-6.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.22 CUC2.22	??
Milk (1 gallon)	$14.20 CUC14.20	$5.13 SDG3,083.40	-63.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.71 CUC3.71	$3.60 SDG2,164.24	-3.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.07 CUC2.07	$2.00 SDG1,204.41	-3.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.75 CUC2.75	$1.99 SDG1,197.70	-27.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.48 CUC0.48	$0.45 SDG272.84	-6.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.79 CUC1.79	$0.70 SDG423.87	-60.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.04 CUC1.04	$0.74 SDG447.82	-28.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.73 CUC1.73	$0.47 SDG280.14	-73.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.85 CUC1.85	$0.35 SDG211.93	-80.9%
Average			-43.8%

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pay 70.2% less for transportation

	Havana	Khartoum
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.83 CUC4.83	$4.29 SDG2,581.72	-11.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$22.50 CUC22.50	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$60,000.00 CUC60,000.00	$5,000.00 SDG3M	-91.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$6.20 CUC6.20	??
Average			-70.2%

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pay 24.6% more for housing

	Havana	Khartoum
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$90.21 CUC90.21	$32.29 SDG19,423.33	-64.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$254.03 CUC254.03	$537.26 SDG323K	+111.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$214.40 CUC214.40	$171.67 SDG103K	-19.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$36.20 CUC36.20	$54.17 SDG32,585.77	+49.7%
Average			+24.6%

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pay 37.8% less for childcare

	Havana	Khartoum
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$112.00 CUC112.00	$112.29 SDG67,544.64	+0.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$7,000.00 CUC7,000.00	$2,702.37 SDG2M	-61.4%
Average			-37.8%

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pay 52.9% more for entertainment and sports

	Havana	Khartoum
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.60 CUC1.60	$2.38 SDG1,430.34	+48.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.11 CUC1.11	$2.79 SDG1,678.29	+151.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.00 CUC2.00	$1.81 SDG1,088.74	-9.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$19.00 CUC19.00	$8.00 SDG4,812.00	-57.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$0.85 CUC0.85	$4.00 SDG2,406.00	+370.6%
Average			+52.9%

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pay 76.5% less for clothing

	Havana	Khartoum
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.00 CUC37.00	??
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.00 CUC37.00	$8.70 SDG5,233.05	-76.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$68.67 CUC68.67	??
Men's business shoes (leather)	$56.00 CUC56.00	??
Average			-76.5%

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