Cost of living
Malakal compared to Bor (South Sudan)
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Overview comparison
MalakalBor (South Sudan)
Consumer prices in Bor (South Sudan) are roughly 12% higher than in Malakal.
Cost of living
| Item | Malakal | Bor (South Sudan) |
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| Total with rent one person | 587 | 494 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,215 | 1,452 |
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| Without rent one person | 233 | 321 |
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| Without rent one family | 751 | 811 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 251.4 | 264.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 459.83 | 421.93 |
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| Food person | 168 | 177 |
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| Food family | 583 | 624 |
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| Transport person | 21.31 | 26.97 |
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| Transport family | 60.56 | 93.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.42 years | 82.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Malakal | Bor (South Sudan) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.3 | 3.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.42 | 18.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.19 | 5.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 | 1.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.97 | 1.65 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.61 | 0.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Malakal | Bor (South Sudan) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 198.03 | 192.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 133.17 | 132.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 419.29 | 564.64 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 281.79 | 313.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.91 | 39.7 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.16 | 63.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.07 | 22.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Malakal | Bor (South Sudan) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.38 | 10.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,186 | 1,627 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 834 | 750 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.24% | 12.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.81 | 6.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Malakal | Bor (South Sudan) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.18 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.52 | 0.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.53 | 1.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.06 | 7.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.83 | 5.12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.71 | 6.28 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.27 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Malakal | Bor (South Sudan) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.94 | 26.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.65 | 3.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.55 | 10.47 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.05 | 3.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.02 | 29.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.17 | 75.34 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 96.8 | 75.85 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,979 | 3,483 |
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