Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 133% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Pound (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 175 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Pound (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 110 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Pound (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 55 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Pound (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 20 | + 386% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,073 Pound (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 33 | + 358% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 372 Pound (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 23 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Pound (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 68 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 40 | + 533% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 322 Pound (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 23 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Pound (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 22 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Pound (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 224 | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Pound (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 29 | + 193% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 20 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 184% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Mex$ 58,602) | Mex$ 18,839 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (Mex$ 39,068) | Mex$ 8,676 | + 350% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,280 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (Mex$ 58,602) | Mex$ 10,924 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (Mex$ 29,301) | Mex$ 5,644 | + 419% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 856 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,492 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,937 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 100 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 84 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 Pound (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 841 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 618 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Pound (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 1,519 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (Mex$ 1,605) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 316,173 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Pound (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,313 Pound (Mex$ 1,020) | Mex$ 497 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 541 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 56 | + 197% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 785 Pound (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 29 | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 214 Pound (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 29 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Pound (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 186 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 347 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 139 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 966 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (Mex$ 698) | Mex$ 660 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 450 Pound (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 113 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 61 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 40 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,614 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 889 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Pound (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 57 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,505 prices entered by 1,392 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 92% more expensive than in Mexico
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