Cost of living in South Sudan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 Pound (₨279) | ₨344 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,553 Pound (₨475) | ₨293 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (₨56) | ₨141 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (₨130) | ₨53 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (₨200) | ₨75 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 Pound (₨140) | ₨37 | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (₨112) | ₨234 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (₨335) | ₨150 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (₨186) | ₨32 | + 484% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (₨130) | ₨137 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (₨838) | ₨715 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (₨238) | ₨86 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (₨93) | ₨35 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (₨78,187) | ₨33,200 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (₨52,124) | ₨20,139 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,391 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (₨78,187) | ₨18,247 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (₨39,093) | ₨11,868 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,639 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨710 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,408 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,869 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (₨186) | ₨399 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (₨9) | ₨224 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 68% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (₨838) | ₨2,342 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (₨698) | ₨2,495 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (₨838) | ₨3,665 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (₨2,141) | ₨2,737 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨943,208 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (₨65) | ₨83 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (₨1,862) | ₨1,159 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (₨149) | ₨99 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (₨465) | ₨630 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (₨303) | ₨170 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (₨223) | ₨260 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (₨149) | ₨139 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (₨130) | ₨72 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (₨93) | ₨217 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (₨279) | ₨1,196 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (₨186) | ₨476 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (₨931) | ₨1,484 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (₨84) | ₨517 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (₨151) | ₨180 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (₨56) | ₨187 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,521 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,118 Pound (₨2,442) | ₨1,480 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨274 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,552 prices entered by 1,806 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 31% more expensive than in India
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