Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 216% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 216% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (Taka 2,671) | Taka 253 | + 954% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (Taka 3,562) | Taka 506 | + 604% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (Taka 475) | Taka 234 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (Taka 178) | Taka 91 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (Taka 356) | Taka 150 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (Taka 366) | Taka 78 | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Taka 534) | Taka 307 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (Taka 297) | Taka 56 | + 431% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,161 Pound (Taka 345) | Taka 407 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Pound (Taka 4,452) | Taka 1,570 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (Taka 379) | Taka 136 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Taka 148) | Taka 72 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 256% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 256% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Pound (Taka 29,683) | Taka 40,565 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Pound (Taka 118,732) | Taka 22,239 | + 434% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Pound (Taka 29,683) | Taka 4,221 | + 603% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 50,272 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Pound (Taka 148,415) | Taka 31,111 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Pound (Taka 59,366) | Taka 5,000 | + 1087% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Pound (Taka 29,683) | Taka 1,266 | + 2245% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (Taka 74,207) | Taka 49,805 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Taka 297) | Taka 568 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Taka 15) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (Taka 13,357) | Taka 2,505 | + 433% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,407 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (Taka 5,343) | Taka 5,268 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Taka 3,414) | Taka 4,284 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Pound (Taka 297) | Taka 110 | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (Taka 2,968) | Taka 2,433 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Taka 237) | Taka 250 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Taka 742) | Taka 1,500 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Taka 482) | Taka 191 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Taka 356) | Taka 794 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (Taka 237) | Taka 158 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (Taka 208) | Taka 200 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (Taka 1,781) | Taka 205 | + 768% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| South Sudan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,000 Pound (Taka 6,530) | Taka 1,513 | + 332% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Taka 297) | Taka 1,024 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Pound (Taka 13,357) | Taka 3,597 | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Pound (Taka 2,078) | Taka 1,519 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Pound (Taka 1,039) | Taka 253 | + 310% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Taka 89) | Taka 606 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (Taka 9,376) | Taka 2,307 | + 306% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 330 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 397 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 144% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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