- Cost of Living
- South Sudan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Sudan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 227% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 227% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (₨938) | ₨417 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (₨1,313) | ₨266 | + 393% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (₨1,046) | ₨142 | + 636% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (₨340) | ₨52 | + 560% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 690 Pound (₨336) | ₨72 | + 368% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (₨181) | ₨40 | + 351% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (₨292) | ₨202 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (₨875) | ₨139 | + 529% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (₨157) | ₨25 | + 534% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (₨192) | ₨121 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (₨519) | ₨831 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (₨86) | ₨82 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (₨57) | ₨33 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 367% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 367% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 630,000 Pound (₨306,392) | ₨30,975 | + 889% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 497,143 Pound (₨241,779) | ₨21,355 | + 1032% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,377 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (₨204,262) | ₨25,363 | + 705% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 210,000 Pound (₨102,131) | ₨15,727 | + 549% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,865 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨844 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,524 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,586 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨383 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (₨24) | ₨535 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (₨2,189) | ₨2,406 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (₨1,824) | ₨2,712 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (₨3,283) | ₨3,724 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (₨5,593) | ₨2,923 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨874,857 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (₨161) | ₨78 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (₨1,459) | ₨1,313 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨136 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨284 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,544 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨253 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (₨584) | ₨228 | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (₨382) | ₨133 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Pound (₨73) | ₨70 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (₨195) | ₨278 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (₨1,456) | ₨1,197 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨471 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,987 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (₨2,432) | ₨1,790 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (₨219) | ₨643 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (₨393) | ₨195 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (₨134) | ₨206 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,465 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,870 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (₨340) | ₨248 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,482 prices entered by 4,704 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 142% more expensive than in India
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