Cost of living in South Sudan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 181% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| South Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound (руб 1,773) | руб 496 | + 257% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound (руб 2,364) | руб 370 | + 538% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound (руб 315) | руб 195 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound (руб 118) | руб 85 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound (руб 236) | руб 119 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound (руб 243) | руб 197 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 431 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound (руб 355) | руб 111 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound (руб 197) | руб 50 | + 291% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Pound (руб 295) | руб 78 | + 277% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound (руб 838) | руб 726 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound (руб 251) | руб 148 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound (руб 98) | руб 45 | + 118% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| South Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound (руб 23,635) | руб 92,638 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound (руб 55,149) | руб 56,538 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 9,374 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound (руб 82,723) | руб 45,680 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound (руб 41,361) | руб 28,184 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 6,168 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 491 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound (руб 49,240) | руб 25,097 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 10,146 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound (руб 197) | руб 626 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound (руб 10) | руб 1,061 | - 99% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 46% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| South Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound (руб 8,863) | руб 5,476 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound (руб 739) | руб 3,659 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound (руб 3,545) | руб 7,691 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound (руб 2,265) | руб 8,501 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| South Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,157,330 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound (руб 69) | руб 51 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound (руб 1,970) | руб 2,318 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| South Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound (руб 158) | руб 511 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 686 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound (руб 492) | руб 1,858 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 385 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound (руб 320) | руб 259 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound (руб 236) | руб 285 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound (руб 158) | руб 115 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound (руб 138) | руб 154 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound (руб 1,182) | руб 842 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| South Sudan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound (руб 295) | руб 1,814 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound (руб 197) | руб 723 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,974 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound (руб 985) | руб 3,857 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound (руб 118) | руб 461 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound (руб 159) | руб 217 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound (руб 59) | руб 259 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 71,350 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound (руб 6,221) | руб 4,408 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound (руб 59) | руб 205 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,247 prices entered by 534 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 15% more expensive than in Russia
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