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Cheaper overall| Expense | Juba | Malakal | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.07 | $3.90 | Malakal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.28 | $15.60 | Malakal |
| Cappuccino | $1.52 | $1.17 | Malakal |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $88.40 | Malakal |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.59 | $14.30 | Malakal |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.01 | $37.70 | Malakal |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.20 | $10.92 | Malakal |
| Fitness club membership | $14.20 | $10.92 | Malakal |
| Cinema ticket | $3.72 | $2.86 | Malakal |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $208 | $150 | Malakal |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $144 | $104 | Malakal |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $433 | $312 | Malakal |
| Total single-person budget | $482 | $364 | Malakal |
| Average net salary | $195 | $150 |
Malakal is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Juba runs about $482 versus $364 in Malakal — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Malakal leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Juba · Full cost of living in Malakal