MigrantoCost of living in South Sudan
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in South Sudan
Spending runs from SSP 23,600 a month in the poorest fifth to SSP 264,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
SSP 75,400
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
SSP 23,600richest 20%
SSP 264,000
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Data source: household consumption 2015 (World Bank, regional estimate), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in South Sudan
SSP 23,600/mo
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Take-home
SSP 844,000
vs SSP 5,650,000 in your country
Potential savings
SSP 820,000
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in South Sudan?
A typical person in South Sudan spends about SSP 75,400 a month — around SSP 905,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in South Sudan?
By spending, South Sudan ranks #185 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about SSP 75,400 a month, the poorest 20% about SSP 23,600 and the richest 20% about SSP 264,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in South Sudan in US dollars?
The cost of living in South Sudan is about $16 a month, or roughly $192 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in South Sudan?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about SSP 23,600 a month per person, a typical one around SSP 75,400, and a comfortable life around SSP 123,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is South Sudan an expensive country to live in?
No. South Sudan is more expensive than 0% of countries worldwide and ranks 53rd of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in South Sudan?
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese Pound (SSP). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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