Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Japan
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| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 74% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (¥3,177) | ¥1,035 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (¥4,236) | ¥840 | + 405% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (¥565) | ¥618 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (¥212) | ¥237 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (¥424) | ¥335 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (¥436) | ¥439 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,195 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (¥635) | ¥822 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (¥353) | ¥509 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,161 Pound (¥410) | ¥303 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Pound (¥5,295) | ¥1,267 | + 318% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (¥450) | ¥276 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (¥177) | ¥293 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Pound (¥35,301) | ¥365,082 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Pound (¥141,205) | ¥201,500 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Pound (¥35,301) | ¥19,132 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥145,654 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Pound (¥176,507) | ¥102,459 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Pound (¥70,603) | ¥8,349 | + 746% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Pound (¥35,301) | ¥4,448 | + 694% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (¥88,253) | ¥74,559 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥25,414 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (¥353) | ¥1,338 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (¥18) | ¥2,815 | - 99% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (¥15,886) | ¥9,315 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (¥6,354) | ¥9,892 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (¥4,060) | ¥12,189 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,060,780 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Pound (¥353) | ¥169 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (¥3,530) | ¥8,198 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (¥282) | ¥2,133 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (¥883) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (¥574) | ¥930 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (¥424) | ¥622 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (¥282) | ¥224 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (¥247) | ¥188 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (¥2,118) | ¥4,604 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,000 Pound (¥7,766) | ¥4,908 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (¥353) | ¥3,881 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Pound (¥15,886) | ¥8,269 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Pound (¥2,471) | ¥1,244 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Pound (¥1,236) | ¥547 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (¥106) | ¥674 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (¥11,150) | ¥9,530 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥613 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 391 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 30% more expensive than in Japan
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