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Key Facts: Sudan vs Argentina Wages

Sudan Minimum Wage
ج.س.30,000/mo ($49.59 USD)
Argentina Minimum Wage
ARS1,762/hr ($1.64 USD)
Sudan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
ج.س.85,000 /mo ($140.50 USD)
Argentina Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
ARS850,000 /mo ($792.91 USD)
Data Sources
ILO ILOSTAT / World Bank / Sudan Labour Code (2026-02-25), Consejo Nacional del Empleo, la Productividad y el Salario Mínimo, Vital y Móvil — verified directly via argentina.gob.ar/trabajo/consejodelsalario (primary source) (2026-05-04)

Sudan flag Sudan Argentina flag Argentina

Updated 2026-05-04

Sudan flag Sudan

Minimum Wage

ج.س.30,000 /mo

$49.59 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

ج.س.85,000 /mo

Argentina flag Argentina

Minimum Wage

ARS1,762 /hr

$1.64 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

ARS850,000 /mo

Min wage: +2917% Sudan vs Argentina Avg. salary: -82% Sudan vs Argentina

The minimum wage in Sudan is roughly 30 times higher than in Argentina in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a low-income and a upper-middle-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $140/mo in Sudan versus $793/mo in Argentina, a 5.6:1 ratio. GDP per capita (PPP) in Argentina is 14.4x that of Sudan, underscoring the structural economic divide.

Sudan has lower GDP per capita ($2,116 vs $30,431). Sudan's unemployment rate is 7.5% compared to Argentina's 7.2%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Sudan and Argentina
Metric Sudan Argentina
Minimum wage /hr ARS1,762 $1.64
Minimum wage /mo ج.س.30,000 $49.59 ARS352,400 $328.73
Minimum wage /yr ARS4,581,200 $4,273.51
Avg. gross salary /mo ج.س.85,000 /mo $140.50 ARS850,000 /mo $792.91
Avg. net salary /mo N/A/mo ARS700,000 /mo $652.99
Median individual income /yr N/A/yr ARS5,400,000 /yr $5,037.31

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Sudan is higher.

Work Week

Sudan

40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Act of 2017 sets standard hours at 8 per day / 40 per week. Maximum with overtime is 48 hours/week. Friday is the weekly rest day (Islamic calendar). These provisions apply to formal employment only and enforcement has been severely disrupted by the 2023 conflict.

Argentina

48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Legal maximum of 48 hours/week (8 hours/day for daytime work). Overtime on regular days is 50% premium; Saturdays after 1pm, Sundays and holidays: 100% premium.

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from Argentina to Sudan would see a 2917% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Sudan mandates 40 hours while Argentina mandates 48 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Sudan are $1,983 vs $79 in Argentina.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Sudan or Argentina?

In Sudan, the minimum wage is ج.س.30,000/mo ($49.59 USD). In Argentina, it is ARS1,762/hr ($1.64 USD). Sudan has the higher rate by 2917% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Argentina may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much less does the average worker earn in Sudan compared to Argentina?

The average gross salary in Sudan is ج.س.85,000/mo ($140.50 USD), compared to ARS850,000/mo ($792.91 USD) in Argentina. In USD terms, workers in Sudan earn approximately 464% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Sudan and Argentina is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Argentina earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Sudan.

How do work hours compare between Sudan and Argentina?

Argentina has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Sudan. Workers in Sudan work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Sudan working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.

What is the cost of living difference between Sudan and Argentina?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Argentina has the higher GDP per capita at $30,431, which is 14.4x that of Sudan at $2,116. From Sudan's perspective, this means goods and services are priced at a lower economic level. A higher GDP per capita generally correlates with higher wages, higher consumer prices, and greater availability of goods and services. Workers moving between these two countries should expect significant differences in rent, food, and transportation costs.