Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Pound (¥519) | ¥1,041 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Pound (¥1,384) | ¥713 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (¥208) | ¥467 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (¥484) | ¥215 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (¥742) | ¥287 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (¥258) | ¥484 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (¥415) | ¥1,246 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (¥1,245) | ¥610 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (¥223) | ¥381 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound (¥208) | ¥267 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (¥3,113) | ¥1,801 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Pound (¥415) | ¥223 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (¥346) | ¥242 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (¥290,549) | ¥197,391 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (¥193,699) | ¥112,128 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,296 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (¥290,549) | ¥119,023 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (¥145,274) | ¥92,673 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,742 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥3,714 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥37,069 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,892 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥749 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (¥35) | ¥1,906 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (¥3,113) | ¥6,528 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (¥2,594) | ¥4,644 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (¥3,113) | ¥7,956 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (¥7,956) | ¥13,013 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Pound (¥159) | ¥143 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,313 Pound (¥5,059) | ¥9,633 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (¥830) | ¥525 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (¥543) | ¥218 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 214 Pound (¥148) | ¥251 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (¥346) | ¥2,654 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (¥1,038) | ¥3,633 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (¥692) | ¥3,165 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (¥3,459) | ¥6,734 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (¥311) | ¥809 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (¥559) | ¥511 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (¥208) | ¥509 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,454 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,766 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (¥484) | ¥477 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,402 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is about the same as in Japan
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