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Cost of Living in Aweil

Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan · Population 40,054

▼ -16% vs South Sudan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£422,717 ($325)
Couple, monthly£749,334 ($576)
Family of four, monthly£968,209 ($745)

Estimated Prices in Aweil

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£4,563 ($3.51)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£18,252 ($14.04)per meal
Cappuccino£1,369 ($1.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£103,428 ($79.56)per month
Monthly public transport pass£16,731 ($12.87)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£44,109 ($33.93)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£12,776 ($9.83)per month
Fitness club membership£12,776 ($9.83)per month
Cinema ticket£3,346 ($2.57)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£170,368 ($131)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£118,517 ($91.17)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£355,550 ($274)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Aweil is £175,500 ($135) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £422,717 ($325) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £549,532 ($423) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£118,517 ($91)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Gogrial

81 km away · Warrap

Kuacjok

82 km away · Warrap

Wau

135 km away · Western Bahr el Ghazal

Tonj

217 km away · Warrap

Bentiu

269 km away · Unity

Leer

306 km away · Unity

Kafia Kingi

332 km away · Western Bahr el Ghazal

Rumbek

333 km away · Lakes

Other Major Cities in South Sudan

Juba

Central Equatoria · pop. 500,088

£627,075 ($482) / mo

Wau

Western Bahr el Ghazal · pop. 320,752

£503,695 ($387) / mo

Bor

Jonglei · pop. 315,351

£503,695 ($387) / mo

Kajo Kaji

Central Equatoria · pop. 196,000

£473,200 ($364) / mo

Yei

Central Equatoria · pop. 185,000

£473,200 ($364) / mo

Magwe

Eastern Equatoria · pop. 169,826

£473,200 ($364) / mo

Malakal

Upper Nile · pop. 147,450

£473,200 ($364) / mo

Yambio

Western Equatoria · pop. 130,250

£473,200 ($364) / mo

Living in Aweil

Aweil is one of the key cities in South Sudan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £422,717 ($325), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £118,517 ($91) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £968,209 ($745) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £749,334 ($576) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Aweil is £175,500 ($135). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £549,532 ($423) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aweil expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £422,717 ($325) per month in Aweil including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for South Sudan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Aweil?
A net salary of around £549,532 ($423) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Aweil with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Aweil is £175,500 ($135).
How much is rent in Aweil?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £170,368 ($131) per month in the city centre and £118,517 ($91) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £355,550 ($274).
Is Aweil cheaper than South Sudan on average?
Yes — Aweil is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the South Sudan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Aweil?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £103,428 ($80) in Aweil. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £4,563 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around £1,369 ($1).
How do transport costs in Aweil compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Aweil is estimated at £16,731 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Aweil are estimates based on South Sudan national averages adjusted for city size (population 40,054). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.