Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Japan
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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in South Sudan is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 Pound (¥970) | ¥941 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800 Pound (¥1,164) | ¥695 | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (¥194) | ¥426 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (¥453) | ¥203 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (¥694) | ¥244 | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (¥241) | ¥653 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (¥388) | ¥888 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (¥1,164) | ¥792 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (¥647) | ¥389 | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound (¥194) | ¥306 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (¥2,911) | ¥1,351 | + 116% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 700 Pound (¥453) | ¥185 | + 144% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (¥323) | ¥246 | + 31% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in South Sudan is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (¥271,714) | ¥295,978 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (¥181,143) | ¥169,167 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥25,258 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (¥271,714) | ¥144,655 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (¥135,857) | ¥80,593 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥13,235 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,060 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ¥55,604 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,692 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (¥647) | ¥778 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (¥32) | ¥2,599 | - 99% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in South Sudan is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (¥2,911) | ¥6,849 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (¥2,426) | ¥4,780 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (¥2,911) | ¥8,249 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (¥7,440) | ¥12,511 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in South Sudan is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,585,890 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (¥226) | ¥135 | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (¥6,469) | ¥10,445 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in South Sudan is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (¥518) | ¥1,225 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (¥1,617) | ¥6,148 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥812 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (¥1,051) | ¥655 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (¥776) | ¥501 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (¥518) | ¥170 | + 205% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (¥453) | ¥229 | + 98% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (¥323) | ¥2,983 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in South Sudan is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (¥970) | ¥3,633 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (¥647) | ¥3,657 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (¥3,235) | ¥6,422 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (¥291) | ¥1,122 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (¥523) | ¥445 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (¥194) | ¥556 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,118 Pound (¥8,486) | ¥9,497 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥525 | - | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is about the same as in Japan
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