Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,013 Pound (¥1,253) | ¥1,145 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,838 Pound (¥1,199) | ¥719 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (¥500) | ¥437 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (¥187) | ¥211 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (¥375) | ¥282 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (¥385) | ¥815 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (¥187) | ¥951 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (¥562) | ¥984 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (¥312) | ¥421 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (¥219) | ¥268 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (¥1,328) | ¥1,770 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (¥398) | ¥217 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (¥156) | ¥225 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (¥37,471) | ¥194,768 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (¥87,432) | ¥126,641 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,178 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (¥131,149) | ¥142,258 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (¥65,574) | ¥80,836 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥13,643 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥3,988 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (¥78,065) | ¥59,521 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥17,809 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (¥312) | ¥665 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (¥16) | ¥2,700 | - 99% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (¥14,052) | ¥7,941 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (¥1,171) | ¥4,162 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (¥1,405) | ¥7,471 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (¥3,591) | ¥15,388 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (¥109) | ¥161 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (¥3,123) | ¥16,725 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (¥250) | ¥1,370 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (¥781) | ¥3,523 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (¥507) | ¥648 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (¥375) | ¥409 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (¥250) | ¥143 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (¥219) | ¥184 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (¥1,874) | ¥3,583 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| South Sudan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (¥468) | ¥4,280 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (¥312) | ¥3,593 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (¥1,561) | ¥6,242 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (¥187) | ¥1,034 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (¥252) | ¥533 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (¥94) | ¥526 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (¥9,863) | ¥11,178 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (¥94) | ¥554 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 618 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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