- Cost of Living
- South Sudan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Sudan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 221% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 221% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (₨907) | ₨395 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (₨1,270) | ₨262 | + 385% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (₨1,011) | ₨143 | + 609% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (₨329) | ₨51 | + 540% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 690 Pound (₨325) | ₨71 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (₨175) | ₨38 | + 362% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (₨282) | ₨200 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (₨847) | ₨138 | + 512% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (₨152) | ₨25 | + 515% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (₨186) | ₨122 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (₨502) | ₨832 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (₨84) | ₨82 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (₨55) | ₨33 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 284% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (₨197,572) | ₨30,572 | + 546% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 497,143 Pound (₨233,860) | ₨20,612 | + 1035% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,569 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (₨197,572) | ₨24,265 | + 714% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 210,000 Pound (₨98,786) | ₨14,735 | + 570% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,625 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨803 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,889 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,502 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨395 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (₨24) | ₨582 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (₨2,117) | ₨2,439 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (₨1,764) | ₨2,720 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (₨3,175) | ₨3,792 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (₨5,410) | ₨2,948 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨879,468 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (₨156) | ₨78 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (₨1,411) | ₨1,374 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨128 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,366 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨178 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (₨564) | ₨227 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (₨369) | ₨131 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Pound (₨71) | ₨72 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (₨188) | ₨276 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 3% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (₨1,408) | ₨1,200 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨472 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,906 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (₨2,352) | ₨1,982 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (₨212) | ₨593 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (₨380) | ₨227 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (₨130) | ₨206 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,874 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (₨329) | ₨257 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,306 prices entered by 4,408 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 118% more expensive than in India
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