Cost of living in Juba (South Sudan) is about the same as in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Juba (South Sudan) is 54% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,867 Pound ($4.55) | $29 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,486 Pound ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,557 Pound ($3.80) | $4.22 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 654 Pound ($1.59) | $0.93 | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | 840 Pound ($2.05) | $3.34 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 705 Pound ($1.72) | $2.68 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound ($1.46) | $4.88 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.55 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Pound ($0.97) | $1.14 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 643 Pound ($1.57) | $3.97 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,387 Pound ($13) | $14 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 657 Pound ($1.60) | $2.14 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 294 Pound ($0.72) | $1.73 | - 59% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Juba (South Sudan) is 97% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 105,192 Pound ($256) | $1,313 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 395,899 Pound ($965) | $972 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Pound ($244) | $170 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 858,854 Pound ($2,093) | $811 | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 494,680 Pound ($1,206) | $693 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Pound ($488) | $129 | + 278% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Pound ($244) | $48 | + 404% | |
40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound ($609) | $310 | + 97% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $153 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound ($2.44) | $15 | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Juba (South Sudan) is 50% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,333 Pound ($32) | $50 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,574 Pound ($9) | $31 | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,557 Pound ($31) | $97 | - 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $125 | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Juba (South Sudan) is 19% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,567 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 562 Pound ($1.37) | $0.80 | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,587 Pound ($16) | $35 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Juba (South Sudan) is 47% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound ($1.95) | $8 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound ($6) | $105 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound ($3.96) | $3.50 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 792 Pound ($1.93) | $4.26 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 287 Pound ($0.70) | $1.69 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound ($15) | $18 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Juba (South Sudan) is 19% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,714 Pound ($21) | $46 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $20 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $66 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,310 Pound ($40) | $60 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,994 Pound ($7) | $10 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,584 Pound ($3.86) | $5.32 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $3.62 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $430 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $1.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound ($77) | $64 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 461 Pound ($1.12) | $7 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 25, 2023.
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