Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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Food | + 114% | |||
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Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Charlotte, North Carolina | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (11,131 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 228% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (6,435 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (3,972 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (575 Pound) | 620 Pound | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.71 (3,430 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 200% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 (2,666 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 431% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.84 (3,512 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.68 (2,212 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 (1,379 Pound) | 782 Pound | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.63 (2,182 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 2328% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (10,651 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 408% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.74 (1,648 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 (1,310 Pound) | 495 Pound | + 165% | |
Housing | + 177% | |||
Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 177% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Charlotte, North Carolina | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,252 (1,353,372 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,664 (999,972 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 239% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (114,296 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 398% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,754 (1,053,900 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,440 (865,679 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | + 299% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (76,621 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 477% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (30,712 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | + 269% | |
40” flat screen tv | $264 (158,500 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 292% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (93,121 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 204% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (7,175 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (17,038 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 701% | |
Clothes | + 106% | |||
Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (38,255 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (28,804 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1571% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (59,784 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $152 (91,111 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | + 22% | |
Transportation | + 193% | |||
Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 193% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,132 (18,109,422 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (483 Pound) | 781 Pound | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (51,270 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 1204% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (11,154 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 673% | |||
Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 673% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.29 (3,176 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (11,344 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 2335% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $228 (137,285 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 1285% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (4,860 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 1201% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.36 (2,622 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 2591% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (4,309 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | + 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.28 (2,571 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 2660% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (1,069 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1006% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (18,999 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 536% | |
Entertainment | + 152% | |||
Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Charlotte, North Carolina | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (32,182 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (16,904 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (99,811 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (47,744 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | + 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (8,118 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 1264% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (3,246 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (3,507 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $375 (225,347 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 718% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (98 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 883% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (37,505 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 1486% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (4,955 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 1267% | |
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TOTAL | + 170% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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