- Cost of Living
- South Sudan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (Rp 179,934) | Rp 65,531 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (Rp 251,907) | Rp 49,511 | + 409% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (Rp 200,593) | Rp 30,885 | + 549% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Rp 65,309) | Rp 18,934 | + 245% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 690 Pound (Rp 64,376) | Rp 22,695 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (Rp 34,734) | Rp 14,388 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Rp 55,979) | Rp 60,646 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Rp 167,938) | Rp 37,954 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (Rp 30,063) | Rp 18,653 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (Rp 36,853) | Rp 31,286 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (Rp 99,519) | Rp 371,771 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (Rp 16,586) | Rp 18,926 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (Rp 10,885) | Rp 15,260 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 185% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (Rp 39,185,556) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 497,143 Pound (Rp 46,382,916) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 887,496 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (Rp 39,185,556) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 383% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 210,000 Pound (Rp 19,592,778) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 667,380 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 252,522 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,513,470 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,628,720 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 59,625 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Rp 4,665) | Rp 55,089 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Rp 419,845) | Rp 659,239 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Rp 349,871) | Rp 428,524 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (Rp 629,768) | Rp 1,009,670 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Rp 1,072,938) | Rp 936,471 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,608,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (Rp 30,851) | Rp 8,791 | + 251% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (Rp 279,897) | Rp 382,650 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,611 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 90,441 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 332,164 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,296 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,390 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Rp 111,959) | Rp 32,514 | + 244% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (Rp 73,266) | Rp 15,188 | + 382% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Pound (Rp 13,995) | Rp 12,682 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (Rp 37,320) | Rp 81,236 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 1% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (Rp 279,348) | Rp 211,083 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 98,679 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Rp 466,495) | Rp 497,062 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Rp 41,985) | Rp 118,309 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Rp 75,435) | Rp 45,661 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (Rp 25,739) | Rp 54,748 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,809,260 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,846 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 521,125 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (Rp 65,309) | Rp 24,789 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,684 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia
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