- Cost of Living
- South Sudan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 152% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (R$ 50) | R$ 28 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (R$ 70) | R$ 26 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (R$ 56) | R$ 7 | + 752% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (R$ 18) | R$ 3.27 | + 453% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 690 Pound (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (R$ 10) | R$ 4.81 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (R$ 47) | R$ 5.65 | + 723% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (R$ 10) | R$ 4.55 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (R$ 28) | R$ 40 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (R$ 4.59) | R$ 6 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (R$ 3.01) | R$ 3.25 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 203% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (R$ 10,853) | R$ 3,159 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 497,143 Pound (R$ 12,846) | R$ 1,958 | + 556% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 584 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (R$ 10,853) | R$ 2,165 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 210,000 Pound (R$ 5,426) | R$ 1,367 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 421 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 83 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | R$ 1,727 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 425 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (R$ 1.29) | R$ 17 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (R$ 116) | R$ 206 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (R$ 97) | R$ 181 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (R$ 174) | R$ 333 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (R$ 297) | R$ 256 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,275 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (R$ 9) | R$ 4.33 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (R$ 78) | R$ 203 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Pound (R$ 3.88) | R$ 4.08 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (R$ 10) | R$ 40 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (R$ 77) | R$ 95 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (R$ 129) | R$ 179 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (R$ 12) | R$ 23 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,723 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 116 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,620 prices entered by 2,450 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 69% more expensive than in Brazil
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