Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Pound (Taka 398) | Taka 264 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Pound (Taka 1,062) | Taka 397 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (Taka 159) | Taka 160 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Taka 372) | Taka 81 | + 361% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (Taka 570) | Taka 116 | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (Taka 198) | Taka 52 | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Taka 319) | Taka 434 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Taka 956) | Taka 186 | + 415% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (Taka 171) | Taka 25 | + 582% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound (Taka 159) | Taka 426 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (Taka 2,390) | Taka 1,872 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Pound (Taka 319) | Taka 102 | + 212% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Taka 266) | Taka 41 | + 543% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 187% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Taka 223,105) | Taka 48,433 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Taka 148,737) | Taka 27,702 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,496 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Taka 223,105) | Taka 34,541 | + 546% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Taka 111,553) | Taka 19,179 | + 482% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,784 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,257 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 35,775 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 12,836 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 341 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Taka 27) | Taka 1,289 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Taka 2,390) | Taka 1,687 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Taka 1,992) | Taka 1,618 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (Taka 2,390) | Taka 4,829 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Taka 6,109) | Taka 3,696 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 1,708,220 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Pound (Taka 122) | Taka 94 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,313 Pound (Taka 3,885) | Taka 2,184 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 189 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 588 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 914 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 560 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 256 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Taka 637) | Taka 340 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (Taka 417) | Taka 87 | + 379% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 214 Pound (Taka 113) | Taka 102 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (Taka 266) | Taka 231 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (Taka 797) | Taka 1,040 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Taka 531) | Taka 878 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Taka 2,656) | Taka 2,200 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Taka 239) | Taka 1,227 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Taka 429) | Taka 362 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Taka 159) | Taka 540 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,903 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (Taka 372) | Taka 270 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,234 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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