Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 145% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (Rp 329,241) | Rp 44,863 | + 634% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (Rp 438,987) | Rp 54,330 | + 708% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (Rp 58,532) | Rp 27,591 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (Rp 21,949) | Rp 19,917 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (Rp 43,899) | Rp 25,297 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (Rp 45,141) | Rp 18,627 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 55,732 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Rp 65,848) | Rp 43,429 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (Rp 36,582) | Rp 21,967 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Pound (Rp 54,873) | Rp 34,412 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (Rp 155,603) | Rp 337,317 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (Rp 46,684) | Rp 22,207 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Rp 18,291) | Rp 17,971 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (Rp 4,389,874) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Rp 10,243,038) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 528,780 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Rp 15,364,558) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Rp 7,682,279) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,282,180 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 410,662 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (Rp 9,145,570) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,358,260 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Rp 36,582) | Rp 56,742 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Rp 1,829) | Rp 77,300 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (Rp 1,646,203) | Rp 624,572 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Rp 137,184) | Rp 443,680 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (Rp 658,481) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Rp 420,696) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (Rp 12,804) | Rp 12,273 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (Rp 365,823) | Rp 150,291 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Rp 29,266) | Rp 36,367 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Rp 91,456) | Rp 351,050 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Rp 59,446) | Rp 21,655 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Rp 43,899) | Rp 34,558 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (Rp 29,266) | Rp 30,035 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (Rp 25,608) | Rp 15,580 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (Rp 219,494) | Rp 88,350 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| South Sudan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (Rp 54,873) | Rp 216,012 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Rp 36,582) | Rp 104,481 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Rp 182,911) | Rp 383,761 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (Rp 21,949) | Rp 162,937 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Rp 29,578) | Rp 36,298 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Rp 10,975) | Rp 40,791 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (Rp 1,155,506) | Rp 496,553 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (Rp 10,975) | Rp 35,528 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 622 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia
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