Cost of living in South Sudan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 150% more expensive than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (158元) | 41元 | + 280% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (210元) | 38元 | + 450% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (28元) | 15元 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (11元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (21元) | 16元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (22元) | 10元 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 50元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (32元) | 16元 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (18元) | 6元 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,161 Pound (20元) | 7元 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Pound (263元) | 89元 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (22元) | 8元 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 115% more expensive than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Pound (1,751元) | 11,256元 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Pound (7,002元) | 5,248元 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Pound (1,751元) | 450元 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,564元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Pound (8,753元) | 3,518元 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Pound (3,501元) | 296元 | + 1083% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Pound (1,751元) | 100元 | + 1657% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (4,376元) | 1,460元 | + 200% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (18元) | 43元 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (0.88元) | 50元 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (788元) | 418元 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 302元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (315元) | 553元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (201元) | 705元 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 137,169元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Pound (18元) | 8元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (175元) | 228元 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (14元) | 45元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 59元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (44元) | 114元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (28元) | 57元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (21元) | 25元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (14元) | 6元 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (12元) | 15元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (105元) | 64元 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,000 Pound (385元) | 169元 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (18元) | 100元 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Pound (788元) | 320元 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Pound (123元) | 81元 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Pound (61元) | 28元 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (5.25元) | 19元 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,680元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (553元) | 394元 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 25元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 739 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 72% more expensive than in China
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