- Cost of Living
- South Sudan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (Taka 1,083) | Taka 328 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (Taka 1,516) | Taka 415 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (Taka 1,207) | Taka 169 | + 616% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Taka 393) | Taka 74 | + 428% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 690 Pound (Taka 387) | Taka 97 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (Taka 209) | Taka 63 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Taka 337) | Taka 359 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Taka 1,011) | Taka 146 | + 590% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (Taka 181) | Taka 24 | + 669% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (Taka 222) | Taka 304 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (Taka 599) | Taka 2,421 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (Taka 100) | Taka 101 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (Taka 65) | Taka 44 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 308% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 630,000 Pound (Taka 353,688) | Taka 42,189 | + 738% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 497,143 Pound (Taka 279,101) | Taka 32,498 | + 759% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,873 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (Taka 235,792) | Taka 42,062 | + 461% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 210,000 Pound (Taka 117,896) | Taka 24,788 | + 376% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,366 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 2,008 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 43,783 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,583 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 292 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Taka 28) | Taka 606 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Taka 2,526) | Taka 2,177 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Taka 2,105) | Taka 2,485 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (Taka 3,790) | Taka 4,501 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Taka 6,456) | Taka 3,784 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,124,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (Taka 186) | Taka 92 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (Taka 1,684) | Taka 2,504 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,238 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Taka 674) | Taka 344 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (Taka 441) | Taka 90 | + 388% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Pound (Taka 84) | Taka 110 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (Taka 225) | Taka 326 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (Taka 1,681) | Taka 1,455 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 756 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Taka 2,807) | Taka 4,971 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Taka 253) | Taka 1,315 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Taka 454) | Taka 516 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (Taka 155) | Taka 564 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,557 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (Taka 393) | Taka 228 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,602 prices entered by 376 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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