Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (10,135 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (13,514 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (1,802 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (676 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (1,351 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (1,390 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,311 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (2,027 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (1,126 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Pound (1,689 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (4,790 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (1,437 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (563 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (135,135 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (315,315 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 50,320 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (472,973 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (236,486 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 80,318 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 17,872 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (281,532 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 56,399 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (1,126 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (56 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 96% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (50,676 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 499% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (4,223 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (20,270 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (12,950 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (394 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (11,261 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (901 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,629 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (2,815 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,247 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (1,830 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (1,351 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (901 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (788 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (6,757 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 299% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| South Sudan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (1,689 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (1,126 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (5,631 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (676 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (911 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (338 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (35,570 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (338 ₦) | 519 ₦ | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 337 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is about the same as in Nigeria
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