Cost of living in Juba, South Sudan compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Juba (South Sudan) is 86% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound ($14) | $10 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound ($20) | $7 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound ($16) | $3.31 | + 388% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound ($5.26) | $0.70 | + 655% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 Pound ($1.35) | $2.60 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound ($2.80) | $2.59 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound ($4.51) | $4.53 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound ($14) | $3.13 | + 333% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 222 Pound ($1.67) | $1.27 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound ($2.97) | $1.75 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound ($8) | $8 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound ($1.34) | $1.79 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound ($0.88) | $1.57 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Juba (South Sudan) is 63% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 34,573 Pound ($260) | $1,164 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 317,143 Pound ($2,384) | $992 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 Pound ($3.76) | $142 | - 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 29,933 Pound ($225) | $806 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,000 Pound ($15) | $650 | - 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Pound ($3.76) | $104 | - 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Pound ($1.25) | $36 | - 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,800 Pound ($14) | $434 | - 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 900 Pound ($7) | $138 | - 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 Pound ($0.09) | $8 | - 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound ($0.38) | $19 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Juba (South Sudan) is 59% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 Pound ($23) | $40 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,500 Pound ($19) | $44 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pound ($11) | $68 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 Pound ($38) | $93 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Juba (South Sudan) is 16% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,708 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Pound ($0.18) | $0.61 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound ($23) | $28 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Juba (South Sudan) is 23% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.35 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $84 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 Pound ($0.15) | $6 | - 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 Pound ($0.15) | $3.66 | - 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Pound ($0.20) | $4.96 | - 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 726 Pound ($5.46) | $2.56 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Pound ($0.06) | $2.01 | - 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound ($3.01) | $17 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Juba (South Sudan) is 63% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 Pound ($0.93) | $35 | - 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $130 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250 Pound ($1.88) | $40 | - 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 Pound ($0.40) | $9 | - 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 855 Pound ($6) | $3.97 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Pound ($0.68) | $4.00 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70 Pound ($0.01) | $0.10 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Pound ($3.76) | $35 | - 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 253 Pound ($1.90) | $7 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 511 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Juba (South Sudan) is 18% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,600
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,945
(391,809 Pound)
in Juba.
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