Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 436% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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| Food | + 233% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 233% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| New York City | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $28 (16,919 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 399% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (8,177 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (4,892 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (965 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (5,502 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 381% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (4,197 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 736% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (5,702 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (4,112 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.58 (2,148 Pound) | 782 Pound | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.26 (3,158 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 3414% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (13,994 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 568% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.40 (2,645 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.28 (3,168 Pound) | 495 Pound | + 540% | |
| Housing | + 501% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 501% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| New York City | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,547 (3,331,255 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $5,182 (3,111,532 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 956% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $299 (179,280 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 682% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,249 (2,551,673 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,988 (1,794,297 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | + 728% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $272 (163,110 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 1128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (42,515 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | + 411% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $509 (305,454 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 655% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (75,711 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (10,733 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $46 (27,521 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 1194% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| New York City | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (42,995 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (31,020 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1700% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $121 (72,829 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $199 (119,634 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 413% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 413% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| New York City | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,968 (21,599,060 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (598 Pound) | 781 Pound | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $183 (109,709 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 2690% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $33 (19,785 Pound) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1295% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 1295% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| New York City | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $25 (15,006 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 667% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $54 (32,360 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 6847% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $265 (158,894 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 1503% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $14 (8,185 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 2091% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (5,649 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 5698% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $15 (8,960 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (5,107 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 5382% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (1,298 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $49 (29,548 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 889% | |
| Entertainment | + 671% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 671% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| New York City | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $111 (66,462 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | + 348% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $40 (23,933 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $541 (324,620 Pound) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $185 (111,022 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | + 342% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $22 (12,990 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 2082% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (3,976 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (6,293 Pound) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,024 (614,625 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 2131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.66 (998 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 9879% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $167 (100,237 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 4140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $18 (11,027 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 2942% | |
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TOTAL | + 436% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 836 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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