Cost of living in South Sudan compared to India
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Food | + 238% | |||
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Food in South Sudan is 238% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (₨1,814) | ₨373 | + 386% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (₨2,418) | ₨321 | + 654% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (₨322) | ₨169 | + 91% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (₨121) | ₨58 | + 110% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (₨242) | ₨92 | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (₨249) | ₨39 | + 538% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨239 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (₨363) | ₨154 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (₨202) | ₨31 | + 559% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Pound (₨302) | ₨169 | + 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (₨857) | ₨769 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (₨257) | ₨89 | + 188% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (₨101) | ₨38 | + 167% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in South Sudan is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (₨24,183) | ₨40,472 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (₨56,428) | ₨24,259 | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,263 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (₨84,642) | ₨24,750 | + 242% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (₨42,321) | ₨14,691 | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨6,007 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨665 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (₨50,382) | ₨29,903 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,999 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (₨202) | ₨535 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (₨10) | ₨428 | - 98% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in South Sudan is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (₨9,069) | ₨2,524 | + 259% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (₨756) | ₨2,741 | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (₨3,628) | ₨4,298 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (₨2,318) | ₨3,255 | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in South Sudan is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,326,030 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (₨71) | ₨105 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (₨2,015) | ₨1,104 | + 83% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in South Sudan is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (₨161) | ₨138 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨276 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (₨504) | ₨905 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨396 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (₨327) | ₨223 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (₨242) | ₨281 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (₨161) | ₨167 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (₨141) | ₨98 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (₨1,209) | ₨306 | + 295% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in South Sudan is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (₨302) | ₨1,460 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (₨202) | ₨600 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (₨1,008) | ₨1,872 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (₨121) | ₨756 | - 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (₨163) | ₨217 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (₨60) | ₨182 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨51,130 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.39 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (₨6,366) | ₨1,638 | + 289% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (₨60) | ₨270 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 51% more expensive than in India
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