Khartoum Residents Complain of Difficult Living Conditions

Sudan Events – Reports

Residents of the Al-Dim area in central Khartoum have complained about the difficulty of living and securing basic needs due to the sharp rise in prices, in addition to the challenge of receiving financial support from relatives through banking apps, as telecommunication networks remain cut off in many areas.
Nasruddin Jumaa reported that the price of a quarter kilogram of onions reached 4,500 pounds, while a kilogram of sugar also reached 4,500 pounds. The price of a kilogram of beans was 7,500 pounds, wheat flour was 5,500 pounds, lentils rose to 12,000 pounds per kilogram, a pack of noodles and pasta each cost 2,000 pounds, and eggplant was 4,000 pounds per kilogram. The price of four small potatoes was 5,000 pounds, beef ranged from 20,000 to 24,000 pounds per kilogram, and a liter of cooking oil was 8,500 pounds. Four small loaves of bread cost 1,000 pounds, bananas were 4,500 pounds per kilogram, and a dozen oranges cost 12,000 pounds, while a dozen grapefruits cost 18,000 pounds.
Jumaa also revealed the scarcity of many medications and the high prices of those available. A single injection for malaria treatment costs 4,000 pounds and is difficult to find. A large bottle of Pepsi is being sold for 50,000 pounds of gasoline.
As for transportation fares, buses from Abu Hamama to downtown cost 3,000 pounds, while a tuk-tuk ride from Abu Hamama to downtown costs between 15,000 and 20,000 pounds.