Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,013 Pound (Rp 144,177) | Rp 61,205 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,838 Pound (Rp 137,880) | Rp 48,353 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (Rp 57,477) | Rp 29,046 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (Rp 21,554) | Rp 21,836 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (Rp 43,108) | Rp 22,834 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (Rp 44,328) | Rp 14,630 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Rp 21,554) | Rp 66,405 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Rp 64,662) | Rp 43,134 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (Rp 35,923) | Rp 18,263 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (Rp 25,146) | Rp 34,771 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (Rp 152,800) | Rp 406,659 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (Rp 45,843) | Rp 17,291 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Rp 17,962) | Rp 16,247 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (Rp 4,310,782) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Rp 10,058,490) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 801,210 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Rp 15,087,735) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Rp 7,543,868) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 505,106 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 237,062 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (Rp 8,980,795) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 152% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,234,820 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Rp 35,923) | Rp 57,323 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Rp 1,796) | Rp 95,242 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (Rp 1,616,543) | Rp 648,513 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Rp 134,712) | Rp 480,172 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (Rp 161,654) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Rp 413,117) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 417,700,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (Rp 12,573) | Rp 9,337 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (Rp 359,232) | Rp 419,026 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Rp 28,739) | Rp 19,709 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Rp 89,808) | Rp 204,790 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Rp 58,375) | Rp 22,334 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Rp 43,108) | Rp 30,094 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (Rp 28,739) | Rp 22,886 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (Rp 25,146) | Rp 11,284 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (Rp 215,539) | Rp 119,565 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (Rp 53,885) | Rp 261,585 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Rp 35,923) | Rp 99,216 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Rp 179,616) | Rp 573,242 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (Rp 21,554) | Rp 159,890 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Rp 29,045) | Rp 39,869 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Rp 10,777) | Rp 65,361 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (Rp 1,134,688) | Rp 509,555 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (Rp 10,777) | Rp 32,683 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 474 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia
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