Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in South Sudan is 11.55 times less expensive as compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between South Sudan and Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between South Sudan and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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 Indicators  | South Sudan  | Democratic Republic of the Congo  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 60,000 SSP (12 USD) | 600,000 CDF (246 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 90,000 SSP (18 USD) | 1,000,000 CDF (410 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 120,000 SSP (24 USD) | 1,500,000 CDF (615 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 30,000 SSP (6 USD) | 400,000 CDF (164 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 45,000 SSP (9 USD) | 700,000 CDF (287 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 60,000 SSP (12 USD) | 1,000,000 CDF (410 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 9 % | 7 % |
Realtor Commission  | 1 % | 7 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in South Sudan is 25.22 times less expensive than Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 150,000 SSP (30 USD) | 200,000 CDF (82 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 6,000 SSP (1.20 USD) | 80,000 CDF (32.80 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 35,000 CDF (14.35 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 4,000 SSP (0.80 USD) | 42,000 CDF (17.22 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 79.20% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in South Sudan costs 2.73 times less compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 95.89% less in South Sudan compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 300 SSP (0.06 USD) | 2,500 CDF (1.02 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 250 SSP (0.05 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 60 SSP (0.01 USD) | 500 CDF (0.20 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 200 SSP (0.04 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 500 SSP (0.10 USD) | 3,000 CDF (1.23 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 4,000 CDF (1.64 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
In South Sudan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 13.23 times less expensive than the cost in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 88.82% less for Groceries.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 600 SSP (0.12 USD) | 3,500 CDF (1.44 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 200 SSP (0.04 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 350 SSP (0.07 USD) | 1,200 CDF (0.49 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 250 SSP (0.05 USD) | 1,200 CDF (0.49 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 200 SSP (0.04 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 500 SSP (0.10 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 250 SSP (0.05 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 350 SSP (0.07 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 10.17 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 4,500 SSP (0.90 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 900 SSP (0.18 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 350 SSP (0.07 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 200 SSP (0.04 USD) | 800 CDF (0.33 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 8,000 CDF (3.28 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 600 SSP (0.12 USD) | 2,500 CDF (1.02 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 94.51% less in South Sudan compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 2,800 SSP (0.56 USD) | 8,000 CDF (3.28 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 2,500 CDF (1.02 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 200 SSP (0.04 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 400 SSP (0.08 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 6,000 CDF (2.46 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 7.16 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 75 SSP (0.02 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | 500,000 CDF (205 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 300 SSP (0.06 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 150 SSP (0.03 USD) | 500 CDF (0.20 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 40,000 CDF (16.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 75 SSP (0.02 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 30 SSP (0.01 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 58.71 times less for transportation.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 2,000,000 SSP (400 USD) | 10,000,000 CDF (4,100 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 7,500 SSP (1.50 USD) | 200,000 CDF (82 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | 200,000 CDF (82 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 4,000 SSP (0.80 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 12 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 250 SSP (0.05 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | 6,000 CDF (2.46 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 10.59 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in South Sudan compared to that of Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 3,500 SSP (0.70 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 5,000 SSP (1 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 4,000 SSP (0.80 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 4,000 SSP (0.80 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Physical Therapy  | 3,500 SSP (0.70 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 12,000 SSP (2.40 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | 100,000 CDF (41 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 3,000 CDF (1.23 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 800 SSP (0.16 USD) | 3,000 CDF (1.23 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 10,000 SSP (2 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | Yet to Update () |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 7.57 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 12,000 SSP (2.40 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Spa Treatment  | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 7,000 CDF (2.87 USD) |
Haircuts  | 700 SSP (0.14 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 400 SSP (0.08 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 150 SSP (0.03 USD) | 500 CDF (0.20 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 3.30 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 10,000 SSP (2 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | 150,000 CDF (61.50 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 3,500 SSP (0.70 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 3,500 SSP (0.70 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 300 SSP (0.06 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 300 SSP (0.06 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 150 SSP (0.03 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 150 SSP (0.03 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 5,000 SSP (1 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Sportswear  | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 14.83 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 12,000 CDF (4.92 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 25,000 SSP (5 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 30,000 SSP (6 USD) | 40,000 CDF (16.40 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 25,000 SSP (5 USD) | 70,000 CDF (28.70 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 5,000 SSP (1 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 10,000 SSP (2 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 5.88 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 35,000 SSP (7 USD) | 60,000 CDF (24.60 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 60,000 SSP (12 USD) | 80,000 CDF (32.80 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 80,000 SSP (16 USD) | 100,000 CDF (41 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 100,000 SSP (20 USD) | 150,000 CDF (61.50 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 200,000 SSP (40 USD) | 500,000 CDF (205 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 400,000 SSP (80 USD) | 1,000,000 CDF (410 USD) |
After School Activities  | 5,000 SSP (1 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Tutoring  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 3,500 SSP (0.70 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
School Supplies  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 4.46 times less for school and education.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 700 SSP (0.14 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | 6,000 CDF (2.46 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 8,000 CDF (3.28 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 400 SSP (0.08 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 700 SSP (0.14 USD) | 3,000 CDF (1.23 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Bowling  | 700 SSP (0.14 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | 3,000 CDF (1.23 USD) |
Video Games  | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 400 SSP (0.08 USD) | 8,000 CDF (3.28 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 600 SSP (0.12 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 7,000 SSP (1.40 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 16.69 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 10,000 SSP (2 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 12,000 CDF (4.92 USD) |
Art Classes  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 2,500 CDF (1.02 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 7,000 CDF (2.87 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 7,000 CDF (2.87 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 400 SSP (0.08 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 SSP (1 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 5.88 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 50,000 SSP (10 USD) | 500,000 CDF (205 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 40,000 SSP (8 USD) | 300,000 CDF (123 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 500 SSP per hour (0.10 USD) | 5,000 CDF per hour (2.05 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 7,000 SSP (1.40 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 16 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 3 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 55 |
Median Household Income  | 45,000 SSP (9 USD) | 1,500,000 CDF (615 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, you would earn 33.88 times less salary as compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Sudan | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Professional Services cost 14.81 times less in South Sudan, as compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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