Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Brazil
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Food | + 176% | |||
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Food in South Sudan is 176% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (R$ 127) | R$ 38 | + 235% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (R$ 170) | R$ 36 | + 373% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 91% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (R$ 8) | R$ 5.49 | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 126% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 25 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 102% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,161 Pound (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 162% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Pound (R$ 212) | R$ 47 | + 352% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (R$ 7) | R$ 4.54 | + 56% | |
Housing | + 188% | |||
Housing in South Sudan is 188% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Pound (R$ 1,415) | R$ 3,993 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Pound (R$ 5,661) | R$ 2,638 | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Pound (R$ 1,415) | R$ 752 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,934 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Pound (R$ 7,076) | R$ 1,952 | + 263% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Pound (R$ 2,831) | R$ 518 | + 446% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Pound (R$ 1,415) | R$ 91 | + 1448% | |
40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (R$ 3,538) | R$ 1,801 | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 633 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (R$ 14) | R$ 31 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (R$ 0.71) | R$ 22 | - 97% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in South Sudan is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (R$ 637) | R$ 273 | + 133% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 274 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (R$ 255) | R$ 400 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (R$ 163) | R$ 314 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in South Sudan is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,699 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Pound (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 135% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (R$ 142) | R$ 239 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in South Sudan is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 48 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (R$ 35) | R$ 284 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 26 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (R$ 10) | R$ 5.74 | + 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (R$ 85) | R$ 57 | + 50% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in South Sudan is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
South Sudan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,000 Pound (R$ 311) | R$ 115 | + 171% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (R$ 14) | R$ 60 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 223 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Pound (R$ 637) | R$ 241 | + 164% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Pound (R$ 99) | R$ 33 | + 201% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Pound (R$ 50) | R$ 16 | + 209% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (R$ 4.25) | R$ 11 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,445 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.36 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (R$ 447) | R$ 140 | + 220% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
TOTAL | + 92% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 92% more expensive than in Brazil
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