Cost of living in South Sudan compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 250% | |||
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Food in South Sudan is 250% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (₨1,923) | ₨378 | + 409% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (₨2,564) | ₨346 | + 641% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (₨342) | ₨175 | + 95% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (₨128) | ₨61 | + 111% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (₨256) | ₨98 | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (₨264) | ₨44 | + 493% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨272 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (₨385) | ₨199 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (₨214) | ₨41 | + 425% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,161 Pound (₨248) | ₨169 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Pound (₨3,205) | ₨981 | + 227% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (₨273) | ₨95 | + 188% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (₨107) | ₨43 | + 147% | |
Housing | + 240% | |||
Housing in South Sudan is 240% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Pound (₨21,366) | ₨45,565 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Pound (₨85,463) | ₨30,255 | + 182% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Pound (₨21,366) | ₨5,658 | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨28,643 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Pound (₨106,829) | ₨18,198 | + 487% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Pound (₨42,732) | ₨5,692 | + 651% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Pound (₨21,366) | ₨759 | + 2716% | |
40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (₨53,415) | ₨28,367 | + 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,835 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (₨214) | ₨470 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (₨11) | ₨852 | - 99% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in South Sudan is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (₨9,615) | ₨2,622 | + 267% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,693 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (₨3,846) | ₨4,304 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (₨2,457) | ₨3,042 | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in South Sudan is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,921,240 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Pound (₨214) | ₨103 | + 106% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (₨2,137) | ₨1,548 | + 38% | |
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 (₨171) | ₨96 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨252 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (₨534) | ₨1,154 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨364 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (₨347) | ₨246 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (₨256) | ₨277 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (₨171) | ₨175 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (₨150) | ₨86 | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (₨1,282) | ₨303 | + 323% | |
Entertainment | + 85% | |||
Entertainment in South Sudan is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
South Sudan | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,000 Pound (₨4,700) | ₨1,418 | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (₨214) | ₨665 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,841 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Pound (₨9,615) | ₨2,234 | + 330% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Pound (₨1,496) | ₨672 | + 123% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Pound (₨748) | ₨217 | + 245% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (₨64) | ₨200 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨39,362 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.75 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (₨6,749) | ₨1,831 | + 269% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨283 | - | |
TOTAL | + 140% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 140% more expensive than in India
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