Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 209% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 Pound (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800 Pound (R$ 58) | R$ 27 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (R$ 22) | R$ 3.81 | + 488% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (R$ 34) | R$ 8 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (R$ 12) | R$ 5.51 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (R$ 58) | R$ 7 | + 732% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (R$ 32) | R$ 4.41 | + 626% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound (R$ 10) | R$ 4.82 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (R$ 144) | R$ 38 | + 281% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 700 Pound (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (R$ 16) | R$ 3.35 | + 378% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 217% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (R$ 13,440) | R$ 3,130 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (R$ 8,960) | R$ 1,856 | + 383% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 488 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (R$ 13,440) | R$ 2,114 | + 536% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (R$ 6,720) | R$ 1,310 | + 413% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 341 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 78 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,630 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 465 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (R$ 1.60) | R$ 17 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (R$ 144) | R$ 212 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (R$ 120) | R$ 192 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (R$ 144) | R$ 323 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (R$ 368) | R$ 246 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 89,066 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (R$ 11) | R$ 4.39 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (R$ 320) | R$ 217 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (R$ 80) | R$ 219 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (R$ 52) | R$ 11 | + 368% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (R$ 26) | R$ 5.79 | + 342% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (R$ 22) | R$ 3.99 | + 462% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (R$ 16) | R$ 42 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (R$ 48) | R$ 96 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (R$ 32) | R$ 53 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 226 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (R$ 160) | R$ 188 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (R$ 14) | R$ 25 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,464 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,118 Pound (R$ 420) | R$ 118 | + 257% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,805 prices entered by 1,503 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 109% more expensive than in Brazil
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