Cost of living
Magwe (South Sudan) compared to Western Bahr el Ghazal
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Overview comparison
Magwe (South Sudan)Western Bahr el Ghazal
Consumer prices in Western Bahr el Ghazal are roughly 33% higher than in Magwe (South Sudan).
Cost of living
| Item | Magwe (South Sudan) | Western Bahr el Ghazal |
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| Total with rent one person | 525 | 1,161 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,141 | 2,112 |
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| Without rent one person | 330 | 474 |
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| Without rent one family | 804 | 1,411 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 210.89 | 618.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 394.06 | 909.12 |
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| Food person | 221 | 330 |
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| Food family | 528 | 890 |
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| Transport person | 32.51 | 50.21 |
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| Transport family | 75.49 | 192.27 |
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| Life expectancy | 76 years | 79.61 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Magwe (South Sudan) | Western Bahr el Ghazal |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.2 | 7.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.32 | 30.36 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.26 | 9.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 | 1.6 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.67 | 3.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.52 | 0.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Magwe (South Sudan) | Western Bahr el Ghazal |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 239.89 | 900.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 148.5 | 426.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 527.9 | 1,523.19 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 323.33 | 737.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.82 | 34.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.94 | 44.7 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.67 | 59.71 |
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Transportation
| Item | Magwe (South Sudan) | Western Bahr el Ghazal |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.43 | 22.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,601 | 1,113 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 736 | 891 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.74 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.95% | 16.85% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.19 | 9.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Magwe (South Sudan) | Western Bahr el Ghazal |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.52 | 0.82 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.66 | 4.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.83 | 7.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.05 | 7.05 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.3 | 6.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.08 | 1.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Magwe (South Sudan) | Western Bahr el Ghazal |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.75 | 20.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.28 | 6.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.75 | 16.95 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.93 | 4.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.18 | 25.23 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.2 | 65.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 106.57 | 50.96 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,429 | 2,212 |
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