Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,013 Pound (Taka 857) | Taka 532 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,838 Pound (Taka 819) | Taka 488 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (Taka 341) | Taka 263 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (Taka 128) | Taka 98 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (Taka 256) | Taka 134 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (Taka 263) | Taka 96 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Taka 128) | Taka 329 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Taka 384) | Taka 203 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (Taka 213) | Taka 27 | + 678% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (Taka 149) | Taka 530 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (Taka 908) | Taka 1,346 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (Taka 272) | Taka 112 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Taka 107) | Taka 58 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 33% 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 25,612) | Taka 43,087 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Taka 59,760) | Taka 21,416 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,489 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Taka 89,640) | Taka 37,342 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Taka 44,820) | Taka 20,129 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,105 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 947 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (Taka 53,357) | Taka 36,542 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 16,205 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Taka 213) | Taka 369 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Taka 11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (Taka 9,604) | Taka 2,612 | + 268% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Taka 800) | Taka 3,117 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (Taka 960) | Taka 9,947 | - 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Taka 2,454) | Taka 6,827 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (Taka 75) | Taka 91 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (Taka 2,134) | Taka 1,696 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Taka 171) | Taka 296 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Taka 534) | Taka 1,191 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Taka 347) | Taka 208 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Taka 256) | Taka 690 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (Taka 171) | Taka 173 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (Taka 149) | Taka 229 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (Taka 1,281) | Taka 304 | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (Taka 320) | Taka 1,410 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Taka 213) | Taka 885 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Taka 1,067) | Taka 3,617 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (Taka 128) | Taka 1,328 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Taka 173) | Taka 393 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Taka 64) | Taka 594 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (Taka 6,741) | Taka 1,057 | + 538% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (Taka 64) | Taka 264 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 601 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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