Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 174% | |||
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Food in South Sudan is 174% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (Rp 358,288) | Rp 55,068 | + 551% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (Rp 477,717) | Rp 58,183 | + 721% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (Rp 63,696) | Rp 31,308 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (Rp 23,886) | Rp 23,300 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (Rp 47,772) | Rp 30,367 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (Rp 49,124) | Rp 14,479 | + 239% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 67,619 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Rp 71,658) | Rp 46,085 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (Rp 39,810) | Rp 20,806 | + 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,161 Pound (Rp 46,230) | Rp 34,093 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Pound (Rp 597,147) | Rp 344,694 | + 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (Rp 50,803) | Rp 18,823 | + 170% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Rp 19,905) | Rp 14,432 | + 38% | |
Housing | + 129% | |||
Housing in South Sudan is 129% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Pound (Rp 3,980,978) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Pound (Rp 15,923,911) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Pound (Rp 3,980,978) | Rp 2,034,370 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,387,200 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Pound (Rp 19,904,889) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 333% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Pound (Rp 7,961,955) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 459% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Pound (Rp 3,980,978) | Rp 378,883 | + 951% | |
40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (Rp 9,952,444) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 210% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,931,010 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Rp 39,810) | Rp 91,402 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Rp 1,990) | Rp 80,207 | - 98% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in South Sudan is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (Rp 1,791,440) | Rp 759,724 | + 136% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (Rp 716,576) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Rp 457,812) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 65% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in South Sudan is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Pound (Rp 39,810) | Rp 12,334 | + 223% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (Rp 398,098) | Rp 199,904 | + 99% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in South Sudan is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Rp 31,848) | Rp 22,456 | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Rp 99,524) | Rp 275,446 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Rp 64,691) | Rp 26,592 | + 143% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Rp 47,772) | Rp 33,023 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (Rp 31,848) | Rp 27,953 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (Rp 27,867) | Rp 12,305 | + 126% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (Rp 238,859) | Rp 84,361 | + 183% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in South Sudan is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,000 Pound (Rp 875,815) | Rp 261,890 | + 234% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Rp 39,810) | Rp 104,570 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Pound (Rp 1,791,440) | Rp 379,769 | + 372% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Pound (Rp 278,668) | Rp 149,637 | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Pound (Rp 139,334) | Rp 38,584 | + 261% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Rp 11,943) | Rp 50,891 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (Rp 1,257,452) | Rp 433,566 | + 190% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 42,633 | - | |
TOTAL | + 112% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia
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