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Last activity 03 December 2010 by anna.khartoum

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royal45

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

Yud

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

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?

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