Last update: Oct 2026

Cost of Living Comparison Between Juba and London

For one person, living is cheaper in Juba: $236 a month against $4,086 in London, rent and utilities included – about $46,200 less a year. Rent and utilities account for most of the difference.

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Juba

🇸🇸 South Sudan

$236

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London

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

$4,086

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Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in Juba and in London

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Juba and in London actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

A single person spends $236 per month in Juba vs $4,086 in London, rent included.

Juba $236
London $4,086

A couple spends around $366 per month in Juba vs $5,816 in London, rent included.

Juba $366
London $5,816

A family of three spends $496 per month in Juba vs $7,546 in London, rent included.

Juba $496
London $7,546

Juba is about 94% cheaper than London, and outside of rent the biggest gap is in groceries.

Juba sits 82% below the global median, while London is 205% above – they fall on opposite sides of the world average.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$19.91 SSP 112.9K

$26.62 £20.11

-25.21%

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$108 £81.3

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$9.55 SSP 54.2K

$10.39 £7.85

-8.08%

Cappuccino

$3.44 SSP 19.5K

$5.79 £4.38

-40.59%

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.52 SSP 8,639

$3.01 £2.27

-49.50%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.15 £1.63

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$9.35 £7.06

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$7.84 £5.93

Milk (1 liter)

$1.79 £1.35

White Bread (500g)

$2.06 £1.56

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.31 £1.74

Eggs

$5.05 £3.82

Local Cheese (1kg)

$12.57 £9.50

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.66 £8.05

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$17.13 £12.94

Apples (1kg)

$3.03 £2.29

Banana (1kg)

$1.41 £1.07

Oranges (1kg)

$3.05 £2.31

Tomato (1kg)

$3.38 £2.56

Potato (1kg)

$1.67 £1.26

Onion (1kg)

$1.73 £1.31

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.41 £1.07

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.79 £1.35

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$23.22 £17.55

Wine (Bottle)

$12.99 £9.82

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.18 £2.40

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.41 £3.33

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$3.87 £2.93

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$250 £189

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.71 £4.31

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.33 £2.51

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$57.9 £43.76

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.04 £1.54

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$37.5K £28.4K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$40.9K £30.9K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$376 £284

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$17.88 £13.51

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$40.01 £30.24

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$61.2 £46.22

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$21.07 £15.93

Cinema Ticket

$17.95 £13.57

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$2,865 £2,165

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$35.3K £26.7K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$116 £87.7

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$54.1 £40.87

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$127 £95.7

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$159 £120

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,853 £2,156

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,301 £1,739

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$5,201 £3,931

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$3,723 £2,813

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$19.0K £14.4K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$7,881 £5,955

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,796 SSP 10.2M

$4,818 £3,641

-62.72%

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

4.65

158.06%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Juba: October 3, 2026

Last update for London: October 4, 2026

Monthly budget structure

Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.

Accommodation & Living

Juba

–

London

$2.3K 56.5%

Monthly Utilities & Internet

Juba

–

London

$434 10.7%

Eating Out

Juba

–

London

$397 9.7%

Groceries & Markets

Juba

–

London

$349 8.6%

Getting Around

Juba

–

London

$288 7.1%

Clothing & Footwear

Juba

–

London

$205 5%

Sport & Entertainment

Juba

–

London

$97 2.4%

Cost Breakdown

Salaries run about 168% higher in London, which partly offsets the higher cost of living there. Purchasing power depends on which expenses matter most to you.

Good to know

🇸🇸 Juba

🇬🇧 London

🕒 Local time

05:59 5:59 AM

04:59 4:59 AM

1 h behind Juba

🌤 Weather

👥 Population

372,410 Capital

8,908,083 Capital

💱 Currency

South Sudanese Pound SSP £

British Pound GBP £

📈 Exchange rate

10,000 SSP = 1.76 USD

10,000 SSP = 1.57 EUR

1 GBP = 1.32 USD

1 GBP = 1.18 EUR

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GBP, USD, EUR to SSP – South Sudanese Pound Converter

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South Sudanese Pound exchange rates as of October 10, 2026: 1 USD = 5,670 SSP (10,000 SSP = 1.76 USD). 1 EUR = 6,360 SSP (10,000 SSP = 1.57 EUR).

British Pound exchange rates as of October 10, 2026: 1 USD = 0.756 GBP (1 GBP = 1.32 USD). 1 EUR = 0.848 GBP (1 GBP = 1.18 EUR).

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Juba vs London: Cost of Living - Frequently Asked Questions

Yes – London is pricier by about 1633%, and outside of rent the gap shows up most in groceries.

For a comfortable life, plan on about $354 per month in Juba and $6,129 in London. That covers rent, food, utilities, transport, and enough left over to feel settled – not just surviving.

A $1,500 monthly budget goes further in Juba, where all-in costs run around $236, than in London at $4,086. In Juba it covers expenses comfortably, while in London it requires careful planning or may not stretch far enough.

Families tend to lean toward Juba – lower housing and cheaper childcare make a real difference, especially on a single income or when paying for private education.

If budget matters most, go with Juba. If higher salaries, better infrastructure, or specific career opportunities are the priority, London makes more sense. Both are solid long-term options with distinct trade-offs.