Cost of travel

The cost of travel is the next thing you should know before traveling to Sudan. For most travelers, Sudan is a low-cost destination. For those on a tight budget, accommodation, transportation, and food can easily cost $15-20 per day. In other words, one could easily travel in Sudan for less than $20 per day.

A twin room in a 3-star hotel will set you back around $20-40 per night. Sudan has few hostels, which are usually simple guesthouses known as "lokanda". These are usually simple accommodations with only a bed (and no sheets) and no other amenities. They range in price from $2 to $10 per night. In addition, Sudanese food is very inexpensive. A restaurant meal, including drinks, usually costs less than US$8. Expect to pay around $1-2 per dish for a simple dish of foul or shawarma. If you go to a restaurant and order a whole fish, you will not pay more than $5.