Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan · Population 500,088 · National capital
▲ +24% vs South Sudan average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | £6,591 ($5.07) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | £26,364 ($20.28) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | £1,977 ($1.52) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | £149,396 ($115) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | £24,167 ($18.59) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | £63,713 ($49.01) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | £18,455 ($14.20) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | £18,455 ($14.20) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | £4,833 ($3.72) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | £269,782 ($208) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | £187,675 ($144) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | £563,024 ($433) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Juba is £253,500 ($195) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £627,075 ($482) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £815,197 ($627) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£187,675 ($144)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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£473,200 ($364) / moJuba is the capital and one of the key cities in South Sudan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £627,075 ($482), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £187,675 ($144) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to £1,447,976 ($1,114) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £1,116,781 ($859) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Juba is £253,500 ($195). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £815,197 ($627) per month.