Cost of living in South Sudan compared to United States
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Sudan is 11% 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) | $19 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Pound ($29) | $10 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,600 Pound ($3.90) | $5.78 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Pound ($1.46) | $1.08 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Pound ($2.93) | $4.94 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Pound ($3.01) | $4.68 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Pound ($4.39) | $4.67 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Pound ($2.44) | $2.51 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,500 Pound ($3.66) | $3.10 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,254 Pound ($10) | $16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,276 Pound ($3.11) | $2.77 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Pound ($1.22) | $2.99 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in South Sudan is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| South Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 Pound ($293) | $2,830 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 280,000 Pound ($683) | $2,146 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $222 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 420,000 Pound ($1,024) | $1,886 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 210,000 Pound ($512) | $1,448 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $146 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $64 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Pound ($609) | $295 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Pound ($2.44) | $14 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pound ($0.12) | $31 | - 100% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in South Sudan is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| South Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Pound ($110) | $54 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,750 Pound ($9) | $45 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 Pound ($44) | $93 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,500 Pound ($28) | $119 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in South Sudan is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| South Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,977 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Pound ($0.85) | $1.05 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Pound ($24) | $79 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in South Sudan is 58% 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) | $8 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Pound ($6) | $140 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,625 Pound ($3.96) | $4.80 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 Pound ($2.93) | $6 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Pound ($1.95) | $4.72 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Pound ($1.71) | $2.25 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Pound ($15) | $27 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in South Sudan is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| South Sudan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 Pound ($3.66) | $55 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Pound ($2.44) | $28 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $203 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Pound ($12) | $89 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Pound ($1.46) | $14 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 809 Pound ($1.97) | $5.19 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Pound ($0.73) | $6 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $556 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,587 Pound ($77) | $54 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Pound ($0.73) | $10 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,756 prices entered by 2,801 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Sudan is 42% cheaper than in United States
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