Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 145% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Pound (R$ 20) | R$ 28 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Pound (R$ 53) | R$ 26 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (R$ 19) | R$ 3.40 | + 445% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (R$ 10) | R$ 5.48 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (R$ 48) | R$ 6 | + 691% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (R$ 9) | R$ 3.91 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound (R$ 8) | R$ 4.53 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (R$ 119) | R$ 40 | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Pound (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (R$ 13) | R$ 3.28 | + 303% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 187% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (R$ 11,100) | R$ 3,140 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (R$ 7,400) | R$ 1,858 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 529 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (R$ 11,100) | R$ 1,958 | + 467% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (R$ 5,550) | R$ 1,288 | + 331% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 356 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 80 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,570 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 432 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (R$ 1.32) | R$ 16 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (R$ 119) | R$ 199 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (R$ 99) | R$ 165 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (R$ 178) | R$ 308 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (R$ 304) | R$ 243 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,262 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Pound (R$ 6) | R$ 4.34 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,313 Pound (R$ 193) | R$ 214 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 233 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (R$ 21) | R$ 5.47 | + 280% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 214 Pound (R$ 5.64) | R$ 3.91 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (R$ 13) | R$ 38 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (R$ 40) | R$ 97 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (R$ 26) | R$ 49 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (R$ 132) | R$ 172 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (R$ 12) | R$ 23 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,801 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 112 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,849 prices entered by 1,289 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 66% more expensive than in Brazil
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