Cost of living in South Sudan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,013 Pound (66元) | 43元 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,838 Pound (63元) | 37元 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (26元) | 17元 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (10元) | 14元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (20元) | 16元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (20元) | 9元 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (10元) | 48元 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (30元) | 13元 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (16元) | 6元 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (12元) | 7元 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (70元) | 97元 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (21元) | 9元 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (1,974元) | 13,898元 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (4,605元) | 8,379元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 462元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (6,908元) | 6,525元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (3,454元) | 4,376元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 516元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 140元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (4,112元) | 1,829元 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 546元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (16元) | 50元 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (0.82元) | 66元 | - 99% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (740元) | 511元 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (62元) | 288元 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (74元) | 654元 | - 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (189元) | 844元 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (5.76元) | 8元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (164元) | 206元 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (13元) | 28元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (41元) | 386元 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (27元) | 19元 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (20元) | 44元 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (13元) | 21元 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (12元) | 16元 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (99元) | 82元 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (25元) | 260元 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (16元) | 122元 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (82元) | 319元 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (10元) | 90元 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (13元) | 31元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (4.93元) | 19元 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (520元) | 410元 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (4.93元) | 38元 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,171 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 24% cheaper than in China
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