- Cost of Living
- South Sudan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Sudan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 106% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (86元) | 50元 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (121元) | 34元 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (96元) | 15元 | + 558% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (31元) | 15元 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 690 Pound (31元) | 16元 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (17元) | 8元 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (27元) | 57元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (80元) | 14元 | + 490% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (14元) | 7元 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (18元) | 5.59元 | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (48元) | 114元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (8元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (5.22元) | 12元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 122% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (18,782元) | 9,327元 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 497,143 Pound (22,232元) | 4,302元 | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 439元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (18,782元) | 5,529元 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 210,000 Pound (9,391元) | 3,479元 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 307元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 86元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,131元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 703元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (2.24元) | 38元 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (201元) | 556元 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (168元) | 260元 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (302元) | 624元 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (514元) | 694元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,509元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (15元) | 7元 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (134元) | 156元 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 493元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (54元) | 36元 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (35元) | 9元 | + 291% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Pound (7元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (18元) | 57元 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (134元) | 149元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 777元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (224元) | 375元 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (20元) | 58元 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (36元) | 34元 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (12元) | 33元 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,255元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.04元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 309元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (31元) | 20元 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,344 prices entered by 536 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 60% more expensive than in China
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