Cost of living in Juba, South Sudan compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Juba (South Sudan) is 83% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 Pound ($0.57) | $10 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 Pound ($0.26) | $7 | - 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Pound ($0.22) | $3.24 | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Pound ($0.06) | $0.73 | - 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Pound ($0.09) | $2.60 | - 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 Pound ($0.12) | $2.62 | - 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32 Pound ($0.27) | $5.38 | - 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Pound ($0.11) | $3.07 | - 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Pound ($0.16) | $1.27 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.33 Pound ($0.05) | $1.75 | - 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 785 Pound ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Pound ($0.08) | $2.12 | - 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 145 Pound ($1.23) | $1.83 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Juba (South Sudan) is 80% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 34,573 Pound ($294) | $1,164 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,901 Pound ($519) | $992 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 Pound ($4.26) | $141 | - 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 29,933 Pound ($255) | $806 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,000 Pound ($17) | $650 | - 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Pound ($4.26) | $112 | - 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Pound ($1.42) | $36 | - 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,800 Pound ($15) | $429 | - 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 900 Pound ($8) | $145 | - 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 Pound ($0.10) | $8 | - 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound ($0.43) | $17 | - 97% | |
| Clothes | - 97% | |||
| Clothes in Juba (South Sudan) is 97% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 183 Pound ($1.56) | $40 | - 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 135 Pound ($1.15) | $44 | - 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 Pound ($1.99) | $68 | - 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 233 Pound ($1.99) | $93 | - 98% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Juba (South Sudan) is 47% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,760 Pound ($364) | $20,708 | - 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Pound ($0.15) | $0.55 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound ($26) | $28 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Juba (South Sudan) is 97% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 Pound ($0.20) | $5.39 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55 Pound ($0.47) | $22 | - 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 Pound ($0.85) | $80 | - 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 Pound ($0.17) | $5.91 | - 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 Pound ($0.17) | $3.63 | - 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Pound ($0.22) | $5.06 | - 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pound ($0.09) | $3.37 | - 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Pound ($0.07) | $1.97 | - 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound ($3.41) | $16 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Juba (South Sudan) is 71% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 Pound ($1.06) | $39 | - 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $111 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250 Pound ($2.13) | $40 | - 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 Pound ($0.45) | $8 | - 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Pound ($0.13) | $3.97 | - 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Pound ($0.08) | $4.00 | - 98% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $479 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70 Pound ($0.01) | $0.10 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Pound ($4.26) | $35 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29 Pound ($0.25) | $7 | - 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 471 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Juba (South Sudan) is 76% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,200
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $766
(89,917 Pound)
in Juba.
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