Cost of living
Malakal compared to Unity (South Sudan)
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Overview comparison
MalakalUnity (South Sudan)
Consumer prices in Unity (South Sudan) are roughly 17% higher than in Malakal.
Cost of living
| Item | Malakal | Unity (South Sudan) |
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| Total with rent one person | 587 | 578 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,215 | 1,917 |
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| Without rent one person | 233 | 344 |
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| Without rent one family | 751 | 1,318 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 251.4 | 232.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 459.83 | 573.39 |
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| Food person | 168 | 319 |
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| Food family | 583 | 687 |
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| Transport person | 21.31 | 33.35 |
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| Transport family | 60.56 | 83.3 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.42 years | 66.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Malakal | Unity (South Sudan) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.3 | 4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.42 | 38.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.19 | 5.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 | 1.19 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.97 | 1.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.61 | 1.4 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Malakal | Unity (South Sudan) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 198.03 | 236.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 133.17 | 145.01 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 419.29 | 733.36 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 281.79 | 275.09 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.91 | 77.06 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.16 | 115.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.07 | 33.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Malakal | Unity (South Sudan) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.38 | 15.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,186 | 1,660 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 834 | 533 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.24% | 21.44% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.81 | 5.59 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Malakal | Unity (South Sudan) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.52 | 0.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.53 | 2.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.06 | 12.83 |
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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 | 5.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Malakal | Unity (South Sudan) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.94 | 31.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.65 | 8.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.55 | 24.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.05 | 7.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.02 | 69.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.17 | 87.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 96.8 | 348.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,979 | 2,699 |
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