Cost of living in Juba, South Sudan vs New York City, United States

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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Juba (South Sudan) is about the same as in New York City (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,681 Pound ($10) | $18 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,486 Pound ($15) | $10 | + 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,533 Pound ($9) | $6 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound ($4.27) | $1.06 | + 305% | |
12 eggs, large | 718 Pound ($4.38) | $4.09 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 453 Pound ($2.76) | $4.72 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound ($3.66) | $7 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound ($11) | $4.24 | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Pound ($2.42) | $1.86 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 436 Pound ($2.66) | $4.26 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,651 Pound ($16) | $16 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 657 Pound ($4.01) | $2.30 | + 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 294 Pound ($1.79) | $3.15 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Juba (South Sudan) is 57% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 260,000 Pound ($1,586) | $3,759 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 304,762 Pound ($1,859) | $2,721 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 Pound ($3.05) | $145 | - 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 247,500 Pound ($1,510) | $2,647 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound ($1,281) | $1,863 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Pound ($3.05) | $106 | - 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 167 Pound ($1.02) | $55 | - 98% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,800 Pound ($11) | $304 | - 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 900 Pound ($5.49) | $243 | - 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound ($6) | $13 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound ($0.31) | $24 | - 99% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Juba (South Sudan) is 45% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound ($27) | $59 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound ($23) | $40 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,714 Pound ($47) | $83 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound ($70) | $123 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Juba (South Sudan) is 50% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $26,081 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 94 Pound ($0.57) | $0.96 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,587 Pound ($40) | $128 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,626 Pound ($34) | $25 | + 35% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Juba (South Sudan) is 34% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound ($4.88) | $9 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $24 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound ($15) | $176 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Pound ($0.12) | $8 | - 98% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound ($10) | $4.63 | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound ($7) | $7 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 792 Pound ($4.83) | $4.95 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 287 Pound ($1.75) | $2.37 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound ($3.05) | $31 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Juba (South Sudan) is 63% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,468 Pound ($15) | $63 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound ($6) | $33 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $402 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,806 Pound ($29) | $135 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 Pound ($0.33) | $18 | - 98% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound ($4.93) | $5.29 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 278 Pound ($1.70) | $8 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $398 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70 Pound ($0.00) | $0.48 | - 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,118 Pound ($80) | $93 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound ($4.27) | $15 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $12,000 in New York City you would need to make just about $6,583 (1,078,950 Pound) in Juba.
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