Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 143% | |||
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Food in South Sudan is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 Pound (Taka 776) | Taka 228 | + 240% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800 Pound (Taka 931) | Taka 356 | + 161% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (Taka 155) | Taka 188 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Taka 362) | Taka 76 | + 376% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (Taka 555) | Taka 106 | + 422% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (Taka 193) | Taka 57 | + 240% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Taka 310) | Taka 511 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Taka 931) | Taka 159 | + 486% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (Taka 517) | Taka 30 | + 1624% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound (Taka 155) | Taka 448 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (Taka 2,327) | Taka 1,484 | + 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 700 Pound (Taka 362) | Taka 103 | + 252% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Taka 259) | Taka 42 | + 517% | |
Housing | + 177% | |||
Housing in South Sudan is 177% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Taka 217,202) | Taka 64,159 | + 239% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Taka 144,801) | Taka 35,369 | + 309% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,449 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Taka 217,202) | Taka 39,073 | + 456% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Taka 108,601) | Taka 22,885 | + 375% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 4,140 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,133 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 37,922 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,038 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Taka 517) | Taka 360 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Taka 26) | Taka 621 | - 96% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in South Sudan is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Taka 2,327) | Taka 1,987 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Taka 1,939) | Taka 2,314 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (Taka 2,327) | Taka 6,592 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Taka 5,947) | Taka 4,486 | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in South Sudan is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,688,560 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (Taka 181) | Taka 94 | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (Taka 5,171) | Taka 2,108 | + 145% | |
Personal Care | + 149% | |||
Personal Care in South Sudan is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Taka 414) | Taka 129 | + 221% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 491 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Taka 1,293) | Taka 1,039 | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Taka 840) | Taka 230 | + 265% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Taka 621) | Taka 411 | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (Taka 414) | Taka 82 | + 405% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (Taka 362) | Taka 100 | + 264% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (Taka 259) | Taka 240 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in South Sudan is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (Taka 776) | Taka 1,281 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Taka 517) | Taka 958 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Taka 2,586) | Taka 2,103 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Taka 233) | Taka 1,179 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Taka 418) | Taka 284 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Taka 155) | Taka 632 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 6.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,118 Pound (Taka 6,784) | Taka 1,420 | + 378% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 266 | - | |
TOTAL | + 105% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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