Cost of living in Sokode is 13% lower than in Khartoum North (without rent).
Rent in Sokode is 37% cheaper than in Khartoum North.
Cost of living including rent in Sokode is 25% lower than in Khartoum North.
Food in Sokode is very similar to Khartoum North.
Transport in Sokode is 61% cheaper than in Khartoum North.
| Sokode | Khartoum North | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sokode | Khartoum North | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.04 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.5 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.18 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.82 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.88 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.29 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.77 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.59 $ | 9.96 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 7.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.37 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.99 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.65 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.94 $ | 1.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.5 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.31 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.6 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.05 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.1 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
87.5 $ | 28.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
136 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.2 $ | 52.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 99.6 $ | 279 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 335 $ | 491 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 625 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 437 $ | 1,128 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,191 $ | 1,096 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 437 $ | 784 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 563 $ | 196 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.05 % | 21.17 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.7 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.44 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Haircut | 3.01 $ | 3.89 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 31.9 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.3 $ | 28.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 109 $ | 62.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,932 $ | 2,026 $ |