Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 280% | |||
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Food in South Sudan is 280% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
South Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (₨6,119) | ₨831 | + 637% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (₨8,159) | ₨1,067 | + 665% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (₨1,088) | ₨486 | + 124% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (₨408) | ₨226 | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (₨816) | ₨323 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (₨839) | ₨171 | + 391% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨945 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (₨1,224) | ₨292 | + 319% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (₨680) | ₨97 | + 601% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,161 Pound (₨790) | ₨630 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Pound (₨10,198) | ₨2,719 | + 275% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (₨868) | ₨253 | + 242% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (₨340) | ₨150 | + 127% | |
Housing | + 268% | |||
Housing in South Sudan is 268% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
South Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Pound (₨67,988) | ₨114,506 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Pound (₨271,953) | ₨72,564 | + 275% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Pound (₨67,988) | ₨24,768 | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨81,992 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Pound (₨339,941) | ₨49,088 | + 593% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Pound (₨135,977) | ₨20,612 | + 560% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Pound (₨67,988) | ₨2,457 | + 2667% | |
40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (₨169,971) | ₨66,138 | + 157% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨30,635 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (₨680) | ₨1,176 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (₨34) | ₨1,814 | - 98% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in South Sudan is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
South Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (₨30,595) | ₨3,685 | + 730% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨9,758 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (₨12,238) | ₨12,486 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (₨7,819) | ₨12,018 | - 35% | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in South Sudan is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
South Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨3,213,340 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Pound (₨680) | ₨272 | + 150% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (₨6,799) | ₨3,201 | + 112% | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in South Sudan is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
South Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (₨544) | ₨219 | + 148% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨697 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (₨1,700) | ₨3,678 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨812 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (₨1,105) | ₨591 | + 87% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (₨816) | ₨560 | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (₨544) | ₨409 | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (₨476) | ₨244 | + 95% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (₨4,079) | ₨629 | + 548% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in South Sudan is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
South Sudan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,000 Pound (₨14,957) | ₨3,554 | + 321% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (₨680) | ₨1,815 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Pound (₨30,595) | ₨7,013 | + 336% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Pound (₨4,759) | ₨2,877 | + 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Pound (₨2,380) | ₨562 | + 323% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (₨204) | ₨1,033 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (₨21,475) | ₨4,456 | + 382% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨574 | - | |
TOTAL | + 165% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan
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