- Cost of Living
- South Sudan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (Rp 188,478) | Rp 66,106 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (Rp 263,869) | Rp 50,634 | + 421% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (Rp 210,118) | Rp 30,568 | + 587% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Rp 68,411) | Rp 19,074 | + 259% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 690 Pound (Rp 67,433) | Rp 24,685 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (Rp 36,384) | Rp 16,247 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Rp 58,638) | Rp 66,045 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Rp 175,913) | Rp 37,044 | + 375% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (Rp 31,491) | Rp 18,542 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (Rp 38,603) | Rp 32,310 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (Rp 104,245) | Rp 368,198 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (Rp 17,374) | Rp 19,117 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (Rp 11,402) | Rp 16,216 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 242% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 630,000 Pound (Rp 61,569,476) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 497,143 Pound (Rp 48,585,451) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 910,541 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (Rp 41,046,317) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 210,000 Pound (Rp 20,523,159) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 619,505 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 287,299 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,810,710 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,787,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 58,356 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Rp 4,886) | Rp 56,285 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Rp 439,782) | Rp 615,926 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Rp 366,485) | Rp 397,678 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (Rp 659,673) | Rp 985,125 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Rp 1,123,887) | Rp 811,453 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 469,436,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (Rp 32,316) | Rp 8,898 | + 263% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (Rp 293,188) | Rp 381,291 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,249 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 88,999 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 343,185 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,113 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Rp 117,275) | Rp 34,430 | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (Rp 76,745) | Rp 14,080 | + 445% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Pound (Rp 14,659) | Rp 13,066 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (Rp 39,092) | Rp 92,997 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 2% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (Rp 292,613) | Rp 216,823 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 100,274 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Rp 488,647) | Rp 505,534 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Rp 43,978) | Rp 133,066 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Rp 79,018) | Rp 46,363 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (Rp 26,962) | Rp 56,412 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,617 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 565,576 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (Rp 68,411) | Rp 24,489 | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,854 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia
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