Cost of living in South Sudan compared to India
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Food | + 116% | |||
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Food in South Sudan is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,013 Pound (₨759) | ₨344 | + 121% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,838 Pound (₨726) | ₨299 | + 142% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (₨303) | ₨161 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (₨113) | ₨54 | + 111% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (₨227) | ₨83 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (₨233) | ₨41 | + 470% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (₨113) | ₨216 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (₨340) | ₨153 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (₨189) | ₨29 | + 553% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (₨132) | ₨151 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (₨804) | ₨769 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (₨241) | ₨87 | + 177% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (₨95) | ₨35 | + 167% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in South Sudan is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (₨22,691) | ₨30,598 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (₨52,947) | ₨19,332 | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,833 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (₨79,420) | ₨22,933 | + 246% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (₨39,710) | ₨14,192 | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,664 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨513 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (₨47,274) | ₨29,585 | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,060 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (₨189) | ₨413 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (₨9) | ₨377 | - 97% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in South Sudan is about the same as in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (₨8,509) | ₨2,299 | + 270% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (₨709) | ₨2,368 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (₨851) | ₨3,408 | - 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (₨2,175) | ₨2,866 | - 24% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in South Sudan is about the same as in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨958,460 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (₨66) | ₨108 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (₨1,891) | ₨1,482 | + 28% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in South Sudan is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (₨151) | ₨128 | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨222 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (₨473) | ₨815 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (₨307) | ₨183 | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (₨227) | ₨242 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (₨151) | ₨163 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (₨132) | ₨73 | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (₨1,135) | ₨336 | + 237% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in South Sudan is about the same as in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (₨284) | ₨1,329 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (₨189) | ₨586 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,606 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (₨945) | ₨2,079 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (₨113) | ₨594 | - 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (₨153) | ₨226 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (₨57) | ₨175 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨43,316 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (₨5,973) | ₨1,462 | + 309% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (₨57) | ₨237 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 34% more expensive than in India
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