- Cost of Living
- South Sudan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (¥1,386) | ¥1,006 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (¥1,940) | ¥711 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (¥1,545) | ¥445 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (¥503) | ¥198 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 690 Pound (¥496) | ¥270 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (¥267) | ¥689 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (¥431) | ¥889 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (¥1,293) | ¥637 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (¥232) | ¥430 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (¥284) | ¥262 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (¥766) | ¥1,549 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (¥128) | ¥212 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (¥84) | ¥195 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 55% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (¥301,759) | ¥242,113 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 497,143 Pound (¥357,184) | ¥121,422 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,895 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (¥301,759) | ¥116,929 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 210,000 Pound (¥150,879) | ¥79,022 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,156 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (¥36) | ¥1,827 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (¥3,233) | ¥7,207 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (¥2,694) | ¥4,012 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (¥4,850) | ¥8,544 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (¥8,262) | ¥15,007 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,657,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (¥238) | ¥147 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (¥2,155) | ¥11,877 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,123 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥711 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (¥862) | ¥484 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (¥564) | ¥145 | + 289% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Pound (¥108) | ¥213 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (¥287) | ¥2,946 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (¥2,151) | ¥4,119 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,373 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (¥3,592) | ¥8,157 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (¥323) | ¥903 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (¥581) | ¥498 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (¥198) | ¥551 | - 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 | - | ¥10,056 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (¥503) | ¥474 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,788 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is about the same as in Japan
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