Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 269% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 269% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (34,003 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 449% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (45,338 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 967% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (6,045 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (2,267 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (4,534 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (4,662 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,933 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (6,801 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (3,778 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,161 Pound (4,387 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 323% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Pound (56,672 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 491% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (4,821 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 345% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (1,889 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Pound (377,813 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Pound (1,511,252 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Pound (377,813 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 844,148 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Pound (1,889,064 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Pound (755,626 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Pound (377,813 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 1218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (944,532 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 126,450 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (3,778 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (189 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (170,016 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 899% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 15,682 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (68,006 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (43,448 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Pound (3,778 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 265% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (37,781 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (3,023 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (9,445 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,474 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (6,139 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (4,534 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (3,023 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (2,645 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (22,669 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 524% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,000 Pound (83,119 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (3,778 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Pound (170,016 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 304% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Pound (26,447 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 482% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Pound (13,223 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 297% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (1,133 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (119,338 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2025.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria
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