Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in South Sudan is 23.18 times less expensive as compared to Somalia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between South Sudan and Somalia. 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 Somalia.
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Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 60,000 SSP (12 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 90,000 SSP (18 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 120,000 SSP (24 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 30,000 SSP (6 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 45,000 SSP (9 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 60,000 SSP (12 USD) | 140,000 SOS (252 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 9 % | 6 % |
Realtor Commission | 1 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in South Sudan is 16.31 times less expensive than Somalia.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 150,000 SSP (30 USD) | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 6,000 SSP (1.20 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 4,000 SSP (0.80 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 96.67% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in South Sudan costs 30.00 times less compared to Somalia.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 97.78% less in South Sudan compared to Somalia.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 300 SSP (0.06 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 250 SSP (0.05 USD) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 60 SSP (0.01 USD) | 10 SOS (0.02 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 200 SSP (0.04 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 500 SSP (0.10 USD) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 150 SOS (0.27 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) |
In South Sudan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.90 times less expensive than the cost in Somalia.
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 28.14% less for Groceries.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Apples (1 KG) | 600 SSP (0.12 USD) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 200 SSP (0.04 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 350 SSP (0.07 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 250 SSP (0.05 USD) | 60 SOS (0.11 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 200 SSP (0.04 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 500 SSP (0.10 USD) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 250 SSP (0.05 USD) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 350 SSP (0.07 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.83 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 4,500 SSP (0.90 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 900 SSP (0.18 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 350 SSP (0.07 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Soft Drink | 200 SSP (0.04 USD) | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) |
Pizza for One | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 600 SSP (0.12 USD) | 100 SOS (0.18 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 99.47% less in South Sudan compared to Somalia.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 2,800 SSP (0.56 USD) | 800 SOS (1.44 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 200 SSP (0.04 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 400 SSP (0.08 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 300 SOS (0.54 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 500 SOS (0.90 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 66.94 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 75 SSP (0.02 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 300 SSP (0.06 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 150 SSP (0.03 USD) | 1,500 SOS (2.70 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 75 SSP (0.02 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 30 SSP (0.01 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 127.65 times less for transportation.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 2,000,000 SSP (400 USD) | 3,000,000 SOS (5,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 7,500 SSP (1.50 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 4,000 SSP (0.80 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 12 % | 7 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 250 SSP (0.05 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 10,000 SOS 18 USD |
You would have to pay 14.84 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in South Sudan compared to that of Somalia.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Doctor Visit | 3,500 SSP (0.70 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 5,000 SSP (1 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 4,000 SSP (0.80 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Eye Exam | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 4,000 SSP (0.80 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 3,500 SSP (0.70 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 12,000 SSP (2.40 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Vaccinations | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 800 SSP (0.16 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 10,000 SSP (2 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 74.63 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 12,000 SSP (2.40 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 1,200 SSP (0.24 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Haircuts | 700 SSP (0.14 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 400 SSP (0.08 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 150 SSP (0.03 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 109.73 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 10,000 SSP (2 USD) | 250,000 SOS (450 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Women's Dress | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Summer Dress | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Men's Suit | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 3,500 SSP (0.70 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 3,500 SSP (0.70 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 300 SSP (0.06 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 300 SSP (0.06 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Socks For Men | 150 SSP (0.03 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Socks For Women | 150 SSP (0.03 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 5,000 SSP (1 USD) | 120,000 SOS (216 USD) |
Sportswear | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 207.81 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Children's Jeans | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 25,000 SSP (5 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 30,000 SSP (6 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 25,000 SSP (5 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 5,000 SSP (1 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 10,000 SSP (2 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 23.91 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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PreSchool Fees | 35,000 SSP (7 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 60,000 SSP (12 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 80,000 SSP (16 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Private School Fees | 100,000 SSP (20 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 200,000 SSP (40 USD) | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 400,000 SSP (80 USD) | 800,000 SOS (1,440 USD) |
After School Activities | 5,000 SSP (1 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Special Education Services | 15,000 SSP (3 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Tutoring | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 3,500 SSP (0.70 USD) | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) |
School Supplies | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 17.65 times less for school and education.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 700 SSP (0.14 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Gym Membership | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 400 SSP (0.08 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 700 SSP (0.14 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Bowling | 700 SSP (0.14 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Mini Golf | 1,000 SSP (0.20 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Video Games | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Streaming Services | 400 SSP (0.08 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 600 SSP (0.12 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 7,000 SSP (1.40 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 142.33 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Language Classes | 10,000 SSP (2 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Art Classes | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Music Lessons | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 12,000 SOS (21.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 400 SSP (0.08 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
Educational Software | 5,000 SSP (1 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 23.61 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 50,000 SSP (10 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 40,000 SSP (8 USD) | 75,000 SOS (135 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 500 SSP per hour (0.10 USD) | 1,000 SOS per hour (1.80 USD) |
Average Bonus | 7,000 SSP (1.40 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 3 % | 3 % |
Cost of Living Index | 50 | 50 |
Median Household Income | 45,000 SSP (9 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
If you lived in South Sudan, you would earn 17.12 times less salary as compared to Somalia.
Indicators | South Sudan | Somalia |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 3,000 SSP (0.60 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 2,500 SSP (0.50 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 2,000 SSP (0.40 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 1,500 SSP (0.30 USD) | 6,000 SOS (10.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 31.00 times less in South Sudan, as compared to Somalia.
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