Cost of living in Juba (South Sudan) is 25% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Juba (South Sudan) is about the same as in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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Juba | Bangkok | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,867 Pound (166 ฿) | 112 ฿ | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,486 Pound (221 ฿) | 205 ฿ | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,557 Pound (138 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 165% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 654 Pound (58 ฿) | 59 ฿ | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 840 Pound (75 ฿) | 94 ฿ | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 705 Pound (63 ฿) | 57 ฿ | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (53 ฿) | 292 ฿ | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 93 ฿ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Pound (35 ฿) | 51 ฿ | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 643 Pound (57 ฿) | 61 ฿ | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,387 Pound (479 ฿) | 681 ฿ | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 657 Pound (58 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 294 Pound (26 ฿) | 65 ฿ | - 60% | |
Housing | + 135% | |||
Housing in Juba (South Sudan) is 135% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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Juba | Bangkok | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 105,192 Pound (9,345 ฿) | 68,670 ฿ | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 395,899 Pound (35,172 ฿) | 33,143 ฿ | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Pound (8,884 ฿) | 4,644 ฿ | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 858,854 Pound (76,301 ฿) | 25,334 ฿ | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 494,680 Pound (43,948 ฿) | 10,971 ฿ | + 301% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Pound (17,768 ฿) | 1,643 ฿ | + 981% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Pound (8,884 ฿) | 514 ฿ | + 1627% | |
40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (22,210 ฿) | 8,681 ฿ | + 156% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,296 ฿ | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (89 ฿) | 209 ฿ | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 299 ฿ | - | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Juba (South Sudan) is 52% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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Juba | Bangkok | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,333 Pound (1,185 ฿) | 1,997 ฿ | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,574 Pound (318 ฿) | 1,283 ฿ | - 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,557 Pound (1,116 ฿) | 2,971 ฿ | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 3,395 ฿ | - | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Juba (South Sudan) is 25% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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Juba | Bangkok | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,042,320 ฿ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 562 Pound (50 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,587 Pound (585 ฿) | 1,406 ฿ | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 236 ฿ | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Juba (South Sudan) is 5% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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Juba | Bangkok | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (71 ฿) | 71 ฿ | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 191 ฿ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (222 ฿) | 1,169 ฿ | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 147 ฿ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (144 ฿) | 99 ฿ | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 150 ฿ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 792 Pound (70 ฿) | 63 ฿ | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 287 Pound (25 ฿) | 67 ฿ | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (533 ฿) | 433 ฿ | + 23% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Juba (South Sudan) is 5% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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Juba | Bangkok | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,714 Pound (774 ฿) | 909 ฿ | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 557 ฿ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,780 ฿ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,310 Pound (1,449 ฿) | 2,283 ฿ | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,994 Pound (266 ฿) | 376 ฿ | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,584 Pound (141 ฿) | 111 ฿ | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 89 ฿ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 25,369 ฿ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.57 ฿ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (2,806 ฿) | 1,893 ฿ | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (62 ฿) | 153 ฿ | - 59% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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