Cost of living in Port Sudan is very similar to Lusaka (without rent).
Rent in Port Sudan is 164% more expensive than in Lusaka.
Cost of living including rent in Port Sudan is 60% higher than in Lusaka.
Food in Port Sudan is 28% more expensive than in Lusaka.
Transport in Port Sudan is 49% cheaper than in Lusaka.
| Port Sudan | Lusaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Port Sudan | Lusaka | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.86 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.7 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.38 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.86 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 0.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.12 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.9 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.01 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.41 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.81 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.48 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.1 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.12 $ | 2.65 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.71 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.5 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.8 $ | 12.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.3 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.46 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.78 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 1.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.1 $ | 66.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.1 $ | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.5 $ | 63.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 496 $ | 103 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 875 $ | 330 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 887 $ | 191 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,503 $ | 881 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 914 $ | 1,988 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 676 $ | 4,865 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 181 $ | 332 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.16 % | 21.22 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.2 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.52 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Haircut | 3.43 $ | 4.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.9 $ | 89.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.8 $ | 18.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 60.1 $ | 176 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,914 $ | 5,845 $ |