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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 67.1% more expensive than South Sudan without rent, and 15% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 121.1% more expensive than South Sudan without rent, and 104.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
South Sudan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$4.97 SSP 14K
309.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$46.62 SSP 131.2K
59.52%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$7.11 SSP 20K
61.60%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$0.98 SSP 2,760
159.18%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
South Sudan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
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White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
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Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$2.12 SSP 5,957
98.58%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$7.39 SSP 20.8K
72.53%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$5.23 SSP 14.7K
134.03%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$12.12 SSP 34.1K
32.67%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
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Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
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Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
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Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
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Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
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Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.48 SSP 1,345
360.42%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
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Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
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🚌 Getting Around
United States
South Sudan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$7.13 SSP 20.1K
-46.56%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.53 SSP 4,309
-38.56%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
South Sudan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$100 SSP 281.8K
-28.98%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
South Sudan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$344 SSP 967.6K
-86.65%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
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Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
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🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
South Sudan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$817 SSP 2.3M
67.98%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
South Sudan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
South Sudan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$3,461 SSP 9.7M
-49.98%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$2,649 SSP 7.5M
-45.42%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$12.1K SSP 34.1M
-76.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$1,295 SSP 3.6M
82.73%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$1,061 SSP 3M
205.72%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$593 SSP 1.7M
349.44%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
South Sudan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$2,049 SSP 5.8M
110.47%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
8.85
-26.44%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for South Sudan: October 28, 2025

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