Cost of living
Jonglei compared to Lakes (South Sudan)
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Overview comparison
JongleiLakes (South Sudan)
Consumer prices in Lakes (South Sudan) are roughly 30% higher than in Jonglei.
Cost of living
| Item | Jonglei | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| Total with rent one person | 541 | 869 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,128 | 1,730 |
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| Without rent one person | 297 | 403 |
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| Without rent one family | 830 | 1,030 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 216.41 | 424.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 451.2 | 672.37 |
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| Food person | 230 | 228 |
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| Food family | 468 | 697 |
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| Transport person | 26.6 | 31.93 |
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| Transport family | 70.66 | 67.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.41 years | 69.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jonglei | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.37 | 3.86 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.51 | 26.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.3 | 6.88 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 | 0.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.9 | 3.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 0.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jonglei | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 264.61 | 396.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 161.95 | 316.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 397.68 | 540.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 341.54 | 515.05 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30 | 63.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.02 | 91.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.06 | 16.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jonglei | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.76 | 11.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,276 | 1,102 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 838 | 591 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 2.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.93% | 16.23% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.09 | 10.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jonglei | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 2.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.58 | 2.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.44 | 2.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.18 | 11.81 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.46 | 3.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.5 | 9.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.28 | 1.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Jonglei | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.11 | 89.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.56 | 6.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.74 | 34.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.68 | 4.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.25 | 24.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 59.9 | 81.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 95.61 | 301.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,544 | 4,770 |
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