Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Brazil
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in South Sudan is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,013 Pound (R$ 50) | R$ 35 | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,838 Pound (R$ 48) | R$ 33 | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (R$ 8) | R$ 5.73 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 100% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (R$ 8) | R$ 25 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (R$ 13) | R$ 5.80 | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (R$ 9) | R$ 5.92 | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (R$ 53) | R$ 44 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 84% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (R$ 6) | R$ 4.62 | + 36% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in South Sudan is 8% 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$ 1,507) | R$ 3,562 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (R$ 3,516) | R$ 2,482 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 645 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (R$ 5,274) | R$ 2,669 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (R$ 2,637) | R$ 1,724 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 600 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 89 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (R$ 3,139) | R$ 2,002 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 642 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (R$ 13) | R$ 28 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (R$ 0.63) | R$ 20 | - 97% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in South Sudan is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (R$ 565) | R$ 255 | + 122% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (R$ 47) | R$ 244 | - 81% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (R$ 226) | R$ 389 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (R$ 144) | R$ 293 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in South Sudan is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 109,371 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (R$ 4.40) | R$ 6 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (R$ 126) | R$ 227 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in South Sudan is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (R$ 10) | R$ 21 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 48 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (R$ 31) | R$ 264 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (R$ 9) | R$ 4.75 | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (R$ 75) | R$ 53 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in South Sudan is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (R$ 19) | R$ 112 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (R$ 13) | R$ 63 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 206 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (R$ 63) | R$ 196 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (R$ 8) | R$ 29 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (R$ 3.77) | R$ 11 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,267 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (R$ 397) | R$ 129 | + 208% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (R$ 3.77) | R$ 11 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is about the same as in Brazil
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