Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Mexico
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in South Sudan is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
South Sudan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,013 Pound (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 243 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,838 Pound (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 139 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 64 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 37 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 25 | + 138% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 79 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 47 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 27 | + 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Pound (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 25 | + 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 263 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 33 | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 13% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in South Sudan is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
South Sudan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (Mex$ 5,808) | Mex$ 18,987 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Mex$ 13,553) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,099 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Mex$ 20,329) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Mex$ 10,165) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 850 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 404 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (Mex$ 12,101) | Mex$ 7,503 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,437 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 116 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Mex$ 2.42) | Mex$ 109 | - 98% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in South Sudan is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
South Sudan | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (Mex$ 2,178) | Mex$ 917 | + 138% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 652 | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in South Sudan is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
South Sudan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 330,877 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 518 | - 7% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in South Sudan is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
South Sudan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 84 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 199 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 590 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 76 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 55 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 58 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 32 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 231 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in South Sudan is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
South Sudan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 318 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 156 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 741 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 149 | - 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 82 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 42 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,133 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.74 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (Mex$ 1,529) | Mex$ 909 | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 67 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is about the same as in Mexico
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