Cost of living in Juba, South Sudan vs Nairobi, Kenya
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| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Juba (South Sudan) is 127% more expensive than in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,681 Pound (Shilling1,107) | Shilling730 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,486 Pound (Shilling1,637) | Shilling610 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,533 Pound (Shilling1,010) | Shilling375 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Shilling461) | Shilling94 | + 390% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 718 Pound (Shilling473) | Shilling192 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 453 Pound (Shilling298) | Shilling98 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Shilling395) | Shilling834 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Shilling1,185) | Shilling254 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Pound (Shilling261) | Shilling105 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 436 Pound (Shilling287) | Shilling202 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,651 Pound (Shilling1,746) | Shilling1,556 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 657 Pound (Shilling433) | Shilling163 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 294 Pound (Shilling193) | Shilling61 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Juba (South Sudan) is 19% more expensive than in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 260,000 Pound (Shilling171,235) | Shilling161,370 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 304,762 Pound (Shilling200,715) | Shilling61,784 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 Pound (Shilling329) | Shilling8,499 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 247,500 Pound (Shilling163,003) | Shilling76,322 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Shilling138,305) | Shilling49,372 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Pound (Shilling329) | Shilling3,692 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 167 Pound (Shilling110) | Shilling4,230 | - 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800 Pound (Shilling1,185) | Shilling42,752 | - 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 900 Pound (Shilling593) | Shilling11,371 | - 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Shilling659) | Shilling755 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Shilling33) | Shilling461 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Juba (South Sudan) is 7% cheaper than in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Shilling2,964) | Shilling2,453 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Shilling2,470) | Shilling2,969 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,714 Pound (Shilling5,081) | Shilling5,733 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Shilling7,574) | Shilling6,465 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Juba (South Sudan) is 11% more expensive than in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Shilling1,859,170 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 94 Pound (Shilling62) | Shilling110 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,587 Pound (Shilling4,338) | Shilling4,177 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,626 Pound (Shilling3,706) | Shilling947 | + 291% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Juba (South Sudan) is 76% more expensive than in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Shilling527) | Shilling387 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Shilling1,324 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Shilling1,646) | Shilling2,897 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Pound (Shilling13) | Shilling359 | - 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Shilling1,070) | Shilling360 | + 198% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Shilling790) | Shilling511 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 792 Pound (Shilling521) | Shilling137 | + 280% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 287 Pound (Shilling189) | Shilling129 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (Shilling329) | Shilling1,154 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Juba (South Sudan) is 39% cheaper than in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,468 Pound (Shilling1,625) | Shilling2,194 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Shilling659) | Shilling1,280 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Shilling2,789 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,806 Pound (Shilling3,166) | Shilling4,257 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 Pound (Shilling35) | Shilling734 | - 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Shilling532) | Shilling313 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 278 Pound (Shilling183) | Shilling232 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Shilling52,678 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70 Pound (Shilling0.46) | Shilling77 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,118 Pound (Shilling8,639) | Shilling5,311 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (Shilling461) | Shilling272 | + 70% | |
| 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 273 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Shilling563,959 (856,304 Pound) in Juba to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Shilling450,000 in Nairobi.
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