Cost of living in South Sudan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 112% more expensive than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (155元) | 46元 | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (207元) | 40元 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (28元) | 16元 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (10元) | 18元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (21元) | 19元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (21元) | 11元 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 63元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (31元) | 15元 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (17元) | 6元 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Pound (26元) | 7元 | + 253% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (73元) | 118元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (22元) | 8元 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (9元) | 16元 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (2,069元) | 15,059元 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (4,828元) | 9,006元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 421元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (7,241元) | 7,547元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (3,621元) | 4,347元 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 262元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 115元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (4,310元) | 1,086元 | + 297% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 589元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (17元) | 39元 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (0.86元) | 51元 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (776元) | 529元 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (65元) | 248元 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (310元) | 626元 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (198元) | 828元 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (6元) | 9元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (172元) | 204元 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (14元) | 39元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (43元) | 391元 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (28元) | 33元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (21元) | 34元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (14元) | 13元 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (12元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (103元) | 74元 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| South Sudan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (26元) | 265元 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (17元) | 110元 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (86元) | 348元 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (10元) | 79元 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (14元) | 29元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (5.17元) | 18元 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (545元) | 410元 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (5.17元) | 24元 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,349 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 8% cheaper than in China
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