Cost of Living Comparison Between South Sudan and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between South Sudan and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: South Sudan is 40.1% cheaper than United States without rent, and 17.7% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: South Sudan is 54.8% cheaper than United States without rent, and 51% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
South Sudan
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.97 SSP 14K
$20.33 $20.33
-75.55%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$46.62 SSP 131.2K
$74.4 $74.4
-37.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.11 SSP 20K
$11.49 $11.49
-38.12%
Cappuccino
-
$5.09 $5.09
-
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.98 SSP 2,760
$2.54 $2.54
-61.42%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$2.11 $2.11
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
-
$6.09 $6.09
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$7.1 $7.1
-
🛒 Groceries & Markets
South Sudan
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
-
$1.08 $1.08
-
White Bread (500g)
-
$3.7 $3.7
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
-
$4.65 $4.65
-
Eggs
$2.12 SSP 5,957
$4.21 $4.21
-49.64%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.39 SSP 20.8K
$12.75 $12.75
-42.04%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.23 SSP 14.7K
$12.24 $12.24
-57.27%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.12 SSP 34.1K
$16.08 $16.08
-24.63%
Apples (1kg)
-
$5.41 $5.41
-
Banana (1kg)
-
$1.73 $1.73
-
Oranges (1kg)
-
$4.37 $4.37
-
Tomato (1kg)
-
$4.94 $4.94
-
Potato (1kg)
-
$2.88 $2.88
-
Onion (1kg)
-
$3.07 $3.07
-
Lettuce (1 head)
-
$2.25 $2.25
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.48 SSP 1,345
$2.21 $2.21
-78.28%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
-
$10.09 $10.09
-
Wine (Bottle)
-
$14.73 $14.73
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
-
$1.91 $1.91
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$3.54 $3.54
-
🚌 Getting Around
South Sudan
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$2.56 $2.56
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$63.9 $63.9
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$7.13 SSP 20.1K
$3.81 $3.81
87.14%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$1.77 $1.77
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$30.4 $30.4
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 SSP 4,309
$0.94 $0.94
62.77%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
-
$30K $30K
-
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
-
$25.8K $25.8K
-
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
South Sudan
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
-
$209 $209
-
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
-
$57.9 $57.9
-
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$100 SSP 281.8K
$71.1 $71.1
40.81%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
South Sudan
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$344 SSP 967.6K
$45.88 $45.88
649.24%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$22.25 $22.25
-
Cinema Ticket
-
$14.14 $14.14
-
🧸 Childcare & Education
South Sudan
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$817 SSP 2.3M
$1,373 $1,373
-40.47%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$22.4K $22.4K
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
South Sudan
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
-
$51.5 $51.5
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
-
$41.96 $41.96
-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
-
$88.3 $88.3
-
Men's Leather Business Shoes
-
$112 $112
-
🏠 Accommodation & Living
South Sudan
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,461 SSP 9.7M
$1,731 $1,731
99.94%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,649 SSP 7.5M
$1,446 $1,446
83.22%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$12.1K SSP 34.1M
$2,846 $2,846
326.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,295 SSP 3.6M
$2,366 $2,366
-45.27%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,061 SSP 3M
$3,245 $3,245
-67.29%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$593 SSP 1.7M
$2,667 $2,667
-77.75%
💵 Salaries & Financials
South Sudan
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,049 SSP 5.8M
$4,312 $4,312
-52.49%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.85
6.51
35.94%

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Last update for South Sudan: October 28, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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