Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 70% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (¥3,046) | ¥1,025 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (¥4,061) | ¥723 | + 462% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (¥541) | ¥519 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (¥203) | ¥197 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (¥406) | ¥316 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (¥418) | ¥629 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥962 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (¥609) | ¥902 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (¥338) | ¥574 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Pound (¥508) | ¥285 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (¥1,439) | ¥1,208 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (¥432) | ¥184 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (¥169) | ¥206 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (¥40,608) | ¥326,267 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (¥94,751) | ¥171,772 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥28,488 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (¥142,126) | ¥157,603 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (¥71,063) | ¥82,713 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥24,082 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,699 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (¥84,599) | ¥47,482 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥32,093 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (¥338) | ¥1,313 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (¥17) | ¥1,878 | - 99% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (¥15,228) | ¥6,136 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (¥1,269) | ¥5,199 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (¥6,091) | ¥8,989 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (¥3,892) | ¥13,588 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (¥118) | ¥165 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (¥3,384) | ¥10,143 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (¥271) | ¥2,497 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (¥846) | ¥5,380 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (¥550) | ¥938 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (¥406) | ¥702 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (¥271) | ¥218 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (¥237) | ¥216 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (¥2,030) | ¥3,927 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (¥508) | ¥4,141 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (¥338) | ¥3,600 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (¥1,692) | ¥5,993 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (¥203) | ¥984 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (¥274) | ¥472 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (¥102) | ¥575 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (¥10,689) | ¥9,280 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (¥102) | ¥592 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 762 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 24% cheaper than in Japan
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