- Cost of Living
- South Sudan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (¥1,463) | ¥1,039 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (¥2,049) | ¥691 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (¥1,631) | ¥441 | + 270% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (¥531) | ¥203 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 690 Pound (¥524) | ¥288 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (¥282) | ¥754 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (¥455) | ¥924 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (¥1,366) | ¥683 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (¥244) | ¥401 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (¥300) | ¥280 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (¥809) | ¥1,538 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (¥135) | ¥199 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (¥89) | ¥198 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 101% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 630,000 Pound (¥478,036) | ¥218,000 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 497,143 Pound (¥377,226) | ¥123,235 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,518 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (¥318,691) | ¥110,576 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 210,000 Pound (¥159,345) | ¥71,567 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,926 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,101 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,537 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥711 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (¥38) | ¥1,838 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (¥3,415) | ¥7,197 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (¥2,845) | ¥4,336 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (¥5,122) | ¥8,421 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (¥8,726) | ¥13,972 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,510,720 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (¥251) | ¥145 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (¥2,276) | ¥11,257 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,019 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥612 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (¥911) | ¥455 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (¥596) | ¥137 | + 334% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Pound (¥114) | ¥229 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (¥304) | ¥2,862 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (¥2,272) | ¥3,989 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,357 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (¥3,794) | ¥7,538 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (¥341) | ¥964 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (¥614) | ¥487 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (¥209) | ¥586 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,897 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (¥531) | ¥468 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,961 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 18% more expensive than in Japan
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