Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Pound (Rp 65,463) | Rp 62,389 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Pound (Rp 174,567) | Rp 50,984 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (Rp 26,185) | Rp 29,325 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Rp 61,098) | Rp 18,889 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (Rp 93,652) | Rp 26,350 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (Rp 32,495) | Rp 15,739 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Rp 52,370) | Rp 69,458 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Rp 157,110) | Rp 39,153 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (Rp 28,125) | Rp 19,538 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound (Rp 26,185) | Rp 30,210 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (Rp 392,776) | Rp 433,415 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Pound (Rp 52,370) | Rp 15,764 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Rp 43,642) | Rp 14,528 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 163% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Rp 36,659,058) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Rp 24,439,372) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,073,920 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Rp 36,659,058) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 460% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Rp 18,329,529) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 660,848 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 281,571 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,961,170 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,567,420 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 52,955 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Rp 4,364) | Rp 55,185 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Rp 392,776) | Rp 658,752 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Rp 327,313) | Rp 531,171 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (Rp 392,776) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Rp 1,003,760) | Rp 911,737 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 432,423,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Pound (Rp 20,075) | Rp 9,131 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,313 Pound (Rp 638,280) | Rp 360,956 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 32,065 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 257,547 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 41,237 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 24,297 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Rp 104,740) | Rp 30,182 | + 247% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (Rp 68,542) | Rp 19,131 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 214 Pound (Rp 18,637) | Rp 14,080 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (Rp 43,642) | Rp 66,998 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (Rp 130,925) | Rp 184,609 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Rp 87,283) | Rp 105,675 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Rp 436,417) | Rp 433,102 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Rp 39,278) | Rp 128,455 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Rp 70,572) | Rp 46,128 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Rp 26,185) | Rp 51,877 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,406 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 588,150 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (Rp 61,098) | Rp 22,910 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,354 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia
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