Sudan: as of November 12, 2026, the US State Department's maximum per diem for Khartoum is $437 a day, made up of $297 for lodging and $140 for meals and incidental expenses. Anywhere in the country without its own rate falls under “Other”: $409 a day ($300 lodging, $109 meals and incidentals).
Per day, in US dollars. Effective Feb 1, 2023.
Actual hotel cost is reimbursed up to this amount per night.
Per diem is a ceiling, not a typical spend. Our own model puts a comfortable day of travel in this country at about $200 per person and a mid-range day at $90. See what Sudan costs right now
| Location | Season | Lodging | Meals & incidentals | Total | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khartoum | All year | $297 | $140 | $437 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Other (everywhere else) | All year | $300 | $109 | $409 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Source: US Department of State, Office of Allowances, foreign per diem rates, retrieved November 13, 2026. Rates are published in US dollars and revised on the first of each month; where a location has seasons, the row that applies today is shown in full strength. Confirm against the official table before filing an expense claim.