Cost of living in South Sudan compared to United States
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| South Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Pound ($22) | $21 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound ($29) | $12 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound ($3.90) | $5.84 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound ($1.46) | $1.11 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound ($2.93) | $5.45 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound ($3.01) | $4.89 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound ($4.39) | $4.34 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound ($2.44) | $2.34 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,161 Pound ($2.83) | $3.55 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Pound ($37) | $18 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound ($3.11) | $2.95 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound ($1.22) | $3.15 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is about the same as in United States | ||||
| South Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,000 Pound ($244) | $3,213 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Pound ($975) | $2,486 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Pound ($244) | $234 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,262 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Pound ($1,219) | $1,671 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Pound ($488) | $172 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Pound ($244) | $62 | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound ($609) | $252 | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $151 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound ($2.44) | $15 | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound ($0.12) | $35 | - 100% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is about the same as in United States | ||||
| South Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound ($110) | $59 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound ($44) | $105 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound ($28) | $142 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| South Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $31,010 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Pound ($2.44) | $0.94 | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound ($24) | $86 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| South Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800 Pound ($1.95) | $9 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound ($6) | $170 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound ($3.96) | $5.35 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound ($2.93) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound ($1.95) | $5.22 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound ($1.71) | $2.41 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound ($15) | $31 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| South Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,000 Pound ($54) | $61 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound ($2.44) | $31 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $228 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Pound ($110) | $104 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Pound ($17) | $15 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Pound ($9) | $5.90 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound ($0.73) | $8 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $502 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound ($77) | $72 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $11 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,333 prices entered by 1,928 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 11% cheaper than in United States
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