Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 Pound (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 225 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,553 Pound (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 121 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 54 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 21 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 35 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 Pound (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 23 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 69 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 41 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 24 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 225 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 30 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Mex$ 21,211) | Mex$ 19,064 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Mex$ 14,141) | Mex$ 8,567 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 965 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Mex$ 21,211) | Mex$ 10,122 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Mex$ 10,605) | Mex$ 5,194 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 683 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 384 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,628 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,060 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 98 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Mex$ 2.53) | Mex$ 93 | - 97% | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 72% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 855 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 666 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 1,518 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 1,136 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 360,069 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 554 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 75 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 190 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 547 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 49 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 57 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 29 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 181 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 286 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 149 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 792 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 670 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 123 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 71 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 40 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,223 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,118 Pound (Mex$ 662) | Mex$ 962 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,425 prices entered by 1,236 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is about the same as in Mexico
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