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Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 137% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,929 Pound (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 121 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,700 Pound (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 97 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,150 Pound (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 68 | + 290% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 19 | + 355% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 690 Pound (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 31 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 22 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 64 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 39 | + 466% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 24 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 395 Pound (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 22 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Pound (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 212 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 178 Pound (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 25 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 Pound (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 18 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 167% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (Mex$ 51,523) | Mex$ 19,586 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 497,143 Pound (Mex$ 60,986) | Mex$ 9,907 | + 516% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,604 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 420,000 Pound (Mex$ 51,523) | Mex$ 11,767 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 210,000 Pound (Mex$ 25,761) | Mex$ 6,671 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 1,294 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 376 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,328 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,160 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 112 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 83 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Mex$ 552) | Mex$ 836 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 694 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,750 Pound (Mex$ 828) | Mex$ 1,511 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Mex$ 1,411) | Mex$ 1,346 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 321,635 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 331 Pound (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Pound (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 472 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 192 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 558 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 52 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 60 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 28 | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Pound (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 32 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Pound (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 130 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,994 Pound (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 415 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 138 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Mex$ 613) | Mex$ 774 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 114 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 55 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 276 Pound (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 47 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,515 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 851 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 53 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,151 prices entered by 1,096 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 78% more expensive than in Mexico
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