Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 166% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 Pound (Rp 132,871) | Rp 48,509 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,553 Pound (Rp 226,183) | Rp 54,896 | + 312% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (Rp 26,574) | Rp 30,099 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Rp 62,007) | Rp 20,570 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (Rp 95,044) | Rp 25,479 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 Pound (Rp 66,436) | Rp 16,222 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Rp 53,149) | Rp 59,701 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Rp 159,446) | Rp 37,956 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (Rp 88,581) | Rp 19,374 | + 357% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (Rp 62,007) | Rp 34,923 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (Rp 398,614) | Rp 356,233 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (Rp 113,042) | Rp 19,537 | + 479% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Rp 44,290) | Rp 19,724 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Rp 37,203,961) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Rp 24,802,640) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,245,580 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Rp 37,203,961) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Rp 18,601,980) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 813,523 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 354,270 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,471,440 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,299,770 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Rp 88,581) | Rp 60,481 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Rp 4,429) | Rp 67,068 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Rp 398,614) | Rp 653,954 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Rp 332,178) | Rp 423,397 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (Rp 398,614) | Rp 1,103,610 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Rp 1,018,680) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 115% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 493,244,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (Rp 31,003) | Rp 8,915 | + 248% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (Rp 885,809) | Rp 237,123 | + 274% | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 185% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Rp 70,865) | Rp 23,300 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 65,399 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Rp 221,452) | Rp 254,843 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 49,080 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Rp 143,944) | Rp 19,454 | + 640% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Rp 106,297) | Rp 36,205 | + 194% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (Rp 70,865) | Rp 18,007 | + 294% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (Rp 62,007) | Rp 11,130 | + 457% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (Rp 44,290) | Rp 86,706 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (Rp 132,871) | Rp 166,095 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Rp 88,581) | Rp 104,958 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Rp 442,904) | Rp 388,033 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Rp 39,861) | Rp 111,803 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Rp 71,621) | Rp 35,619 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Rp 26,574) | Rp 47,498 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,166,620 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,118 Pound (Rp 1,161,968) | Rp 579,157 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 28,887 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 999 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia
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