British guy, moving in 2011

royal45 Member

17POSTS

15 years ago

Please can you update me on living in Khartoum, most posts are from 2009. Thanks

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Yud ViP

7031POSTS

15 years ago

Hi royal45

I am listing you some basic information like climate & cost of living in Khartoum. If you have any further queries do not hesitate to ask on the forum.

Here are the price of some basics things and now it up to you to calculate your cost of living there:

Restaurants
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 4.96 
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant 17.16 
Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar 11.44 
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 0.19 
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 0.19 

Markets
Milk (regular), 1 liter 1.22 
Loaf of Fresh Bread 1.14 
Eggs (12) 1.33 
Fresh Cheese (1kg) 19.06 
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 4.57 
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.46 
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 3.05 

Transportation
One-way Ticket (local transport) 0.38 
Taxi (5km within center) 4.66 
Gasoline (1 liter) 0.50 

Utilities (Monthly)
Basic (Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) 114.37 
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.08 
Internet (2 Mbps ADSL flat) 40.03 

Rent Per Month
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 400.30 
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 355.83 
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,010.29 
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 695.77 

Buy Apartment Price
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 11,437.29 
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 762.49 

Climate in Khartoum
The weather in Khartoum is very hot in the summer months, with temperatures ranging from the high 80s up to 120 F. During the winter months, it is cooler and dryer, with temperatures between 70F and 90F. The rainy season runs from July to September, bringing the temperatures down a little.

Regards!

Source: Numbeo, Cost of Living in Sudan

anna.khartoum Member

1POSTS

15 years ago

Taxi prices start from 1 euro 20 cents for a short distance (5 sudanese pounds) for 5-10 minutes for example and go up to 2 euros and 50 cents for longer distances - i've never paid more than that.
check out this facebook group
Khartoum - is it time to go back?