Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (Taka 1,657) | Taka 354 | + 368% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (Taka 2,209) | Taka 372 | + 494% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (Taka 295) | Taka 189 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (Taka 110) | Taka 91 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (Taka 221) | Taka 156 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (Taka 227) | Taka 83 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 697 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Taka 331) | Taka 209 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (Taka 184) | Taka 37 | + 398% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,161 Pound (Taka 214) | Taka 488 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Pound (Taka 2,761) | Taka 1,255 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (Taka 235) | Taka 130 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Taka 92) | Taka 57 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (Taka 22,089) | Taka 48,251 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Taka 51,541) | Taka 35,702 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,885 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,300,000 Pound (Taka 423,373) | Taka 61,660 | + 587% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Taka 38,656) | Taka 33,185 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,381 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 945 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (Taka 46,019) | Taka 42,323 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 19,150 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Taka 184) | Taka 561 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Taka 9) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (Taka 8,283) | Taka 2,028 | + 308% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,683 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (Taka 3,313) | Taka 7,920 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Taka 2,117) | Taka 4,630 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Pound (Taka 184) | Taka 128 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (Taka 1,841) | Taka 3,514 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Taka 147) | Taka 228 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 647 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Taka 460) | Taka 1,685 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 409 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Taka 299) | Taka 325 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Taka 221) | Taka 468 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (Taka 147) | Taka 94 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (Taka 129) | Taka 172 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (Taka 1,104) | Taka 640 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,000 Pound (Taka 4,050) | Taka 1,598 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Taka 184) | Taka 896 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,777 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Pound (Taka 8,283) | Taka 3,233 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Pound (Taka 1,289) | Taka 999 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Pound (Taka 644) | Taka 266 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Taka 55) | Taka 486 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (Taka 5,814) | Taka 1,738 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (Taka 55) | Taka 312 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 775 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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