- Cost of Living
- South Sudan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Sudan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 234% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 234% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (₨984) | ₨382 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (₨1,378) | ₨268 | + 415% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (₨1,097) | ₨143 | + 665% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (₨357) | ₨51 | + 604% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 Pound (₨92) | ₨71 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (₨190) | ₨45 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (₨306) | ₨196 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (₨919) | ₨135 | + 578% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (₨164) | ₨25 | + 571% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (₨202) | ₨118 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (₨544) | ₨800 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (₨91) | ₨80 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (₨60) | ₨31 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨31,137 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600,000 Pound (₨306,209) | ₨20,983 | + 1359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,304 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨24,209 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨14,601 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,877 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨883 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨34,129 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,466 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨381 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (₨26) | ₨530 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 52% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 Pound (₨1,531) | ₨2,431 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,500 Pound (₨1,276) | ₨2,772 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pound (₨766) | ₨3,669 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 Pound (₨2,552) | ₨2,916 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨863,418 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (₨169) | ₨75 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (₨1,531) | ₨1,295 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨113 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨284 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,357 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨233 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨174 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨215 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 726 Pound (₨371) | ₨136 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (₨204) | ₨274 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (₨1,528) | ₨1,132 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨463 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,795 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (₨2,552) | ₨1,806 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (₨230) | ₨668 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 855 Pound (₨436) | ₨182 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (₨141) | ₨200 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,846 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (₨357) | ₨239 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,321 prices entered by 4,874 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 63% more expensive than in India
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