Cost of living in South Sudan compared to China
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| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 100% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Pound (33元) | 42元 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Pound (88元) | 34元 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (13元) | 15元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (31元) | 15元 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (47元) | 13元 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (16元) | 8元 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (26元) | 47元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (79元) | 14元 | + 464% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (14元) | 5.85元 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound (13元) | 5.36元 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (199元) | 103元 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Pound (26元) | 8元 | + 247% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (22元) | 14元 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (18,540元) | 8,736元 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (12,360元) | 4,463元 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 386元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (18,540元) | 5,174元 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (9,270元) | 3,034元 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 280元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 87元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,283元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 525元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (2.21元) | 50元 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (199元) | 443元 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (166元) | 233元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (199元) | 593元 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (508元) | 532元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 131,184元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Pound (10元) | 7元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,313 Pound (323元) | 151元 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 32元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 357元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (53元) | 33元 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (35元) | 8元 | + 329% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 214 Pound (9元) | 11元 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (22元) | 74元 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (66元) | 179元 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (44元) | 96元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (221元) | 359元 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (20元) | 67元 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (36元) | 32元 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (13元) | 28元 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,283元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 312元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (31元) | 20元 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,429 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 59% more expensive than in China
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