- Cost of Living
- South Sudan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (Taka 1,068) | Taka 378 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (Taka 1,495) | Taka 438 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (Taka 1,190) | Taka 220 | + 442% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Taka 387) | Taka 74 | + 421% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 690 Pound (Taka 382) | Taka 102 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (Taka 206) | Taka 56 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Taka 332) | Taka 330 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Taka 996) | Taka 148 | + 572% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (Taka 178) | Taka 24 | + 633% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (Taka 219) | Taka 318 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (Taka 590) | Taka 2,478 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (Taka 98) | Taka 101 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (Taka 65) | Taka 48 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 231% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (Taka 232,487) | Taka 43,806 | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 497,143 Pound (Taka 275,188) | Taka 35,106 | + 684% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,522 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (Taka 232,487) | Taka 46,238 | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 210,000 Pound (Taka 116,243) | Taka 24,863 | + 368% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 2,602 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,713 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 41,130 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,071 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 307 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Taka 28) | Taka 549 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Taka 2,491) | Taka 2,210 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Taka 2,076) | Taka 2,415 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (Taka 3,736) | Taka 5,111 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Taka 6,366) | Taka 3,953 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (Taka 183) | Taka 88 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (Taka 1,661) | Taka 2,280 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,187 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 302 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Taka 664) | Taka 359 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (Taka 435) | Taka 91 | + 376% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Pound (Taka 83) | Taka 107 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (Taka 221) | Taka 300 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (Taka 1,657) | Taka 951 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,046 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Taka 2,768) | Taka 2,831 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Taka 249) | Taka 1,364 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Taka 448) | Taka 305 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (Taka 153) | Taka 501 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,337 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (Taka 387) | Taka 230 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,327 prices entered by 361 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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