Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,013 Pound (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,838 Pound (R$ 51) | R$ 29 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (R$ 8) | R$ 4.15 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (R$ 16) | R$ 5.77 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (R$ 8) | R$ 19 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (R$ 13) | R$ 4.50 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (R$ 9) | R$ 5.51 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (R$ 56) | R$ 42 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (R$ 7) | R$ 3.54 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (R$ 1,582) | R$ 3,038 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (R$ 3,690) | R$ 2,039 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 578 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (R$ 5,535) | R$ 2,272 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (R$ 2,768) | R$ 1,481 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 431 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 79 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (R$ 3,295) | R$ 1,798 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 530 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (R$ 13) | R$ 24 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (R$ 0.66) | R$ 18 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (R$ 593) | R$ 211 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (R$ 49) | R$ 191 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (R$ 59) | R$ 343 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (R$ 152) | R$ 251 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,917 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (R$ 4.61) | R$ 6 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (R$ 132) | R$ 221 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (R$ 11) | R$ 18 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (R$ 33) | R$ 233 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (R$ 11) | R$ 5.87 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (R$ 9) | R$ 4.73 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (R$ 79) | R$ 48 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (R$ 20) | R$ 93 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (R$ 13) | R$ 54 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 191 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (R$ 66) | R$ 183 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (R$ 8) | R$ 28 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (R$ 3.95) | R$ 10 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,813 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (R$ 416) | R$ 126 | + 229% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (R$ 3.95) | R$ 10 | - 61% | |
| 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 16,345 prices entered by 2,113 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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