Cost of living in South Sudan compared to China
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| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 134% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 Pound (59元) | 56元 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,553 Pound (101元) | 37元 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (12元) | 16元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (28元) | 13元 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (42元) | 14元 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 Pound (30元) | 8元 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (24元) | 56元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (71元) | 13元 | + 455% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (40元) | 7元 | + 465% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (28元) | 6元 | + 354% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (178元) | 119元 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (50元) | 9元 | + 481% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (20元) | 10元 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (16,609元) | 7,672元 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (11,073元) | 4,517元 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 412元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (16,609元) | 7,031元 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (8,304元) | 4,162元 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 272元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 88元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,091元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 619元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (40元) | 43元 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (1.98元) | 41元 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (178元) | 415元 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (148元) | 206元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (178元) | 590元 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (455元) | 663元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 159,594元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (14元) | 6元 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (395元) | 176元 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (32元) | 30元 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (99元) | 440元 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (64元) | 38元 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (47元) | 36元 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (32元) | 10元 | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (28元) | 11元 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (20元) | 80元 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (59元) | 206元 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (40元) | 97元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (198元) | 429元 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (18元) | 67元 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (32元) | 35元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (12元) | 32元 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,096元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,118 Pound (519元) | 481元 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 23元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,032 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 61% more expensive than in China
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