Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 Pound (Rp 130,161) | Rp 48,924 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800 Pound (Rp 156,193) | Rp 55,115 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (Rp 26,032) | Rp 32,165 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Rp 60,742) | Rp 20,667 | + 194% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (Rp 93,105) | Rp 25,337 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (Rp 32,305) | Rp 17,064 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Rp 52,064) | Rp 61,721 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Rp 156,193) | Rp 37,576 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (Rp 86,774) | Rp 19,651 | + 342% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound (Rp 26,032) | Rp 33,333 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (Rp 390,482) | Rp 374,037 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 700 Pound (Rp 60,742) | Rp 18,761 | + 224% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Rp 43,387) | Rp 18,326 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Rp 36,444,979) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Rp 24,296,652) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,245,580 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Rp 36,444,979) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Rp 18,222,489) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 979,539 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 329,516 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,258,580 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,125,490 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Rp 86,774) | Rp 66,640 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Rp 4,339) | Rp 68,439 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Rp 390,482) | Rp 680,041 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Rp 325,402) | Rp 424,371 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (Rp 390,482) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Rp 997,898) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 115% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,652,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (Rp 30,371) | Rp 8,926 | + 240% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (Rp 867,738) | Rp 228,023 | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 160% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Rp 69,419) | Rp 23,270 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Rp 216,934) | Rp 256,292 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Rp 141,007) | Rp 22,650 | + 523% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Rp 104,129) | Rp 44,295 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (Rp 69,419) | Rp 22,030 | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (Rp 60,742) | Rp 12,336 | + 392% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (Rp 43,387) | Rp 89,053 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (Rp 130,161) | Rp 176,169 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Rp 86,774) | Rp 105,763 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Rp 433,869) | Rp 361,319 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Rp 39,048) | Rp 133,391 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Rp 70,160) | Rp 36,857 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Rp 26,032) | Rp 48,318 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,787 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,118 Pound (Rp 1,138,263) | Rp 604,695 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 28,321 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 836 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia
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