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Cost of Living in Juba

Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan · Population 500,088 · National capital

▲ +24% vs South Sudan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£627,075 ($482)
Couple, monthly£1,116,781 ($859)
Family of four, monthly£1,447,976 ($1,114)

Estimated Prices in Juba

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
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

Salary & Budget Planning

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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Nearby Cities

Kajo Kaji

108 km away · Central Equatoria

Magwe

112 km away · Eastern Equatoria

Torit

119 km away · Eastern Equatoria

Yei

131 km away · Central Equatoria

Farajok

148 km away · Eastern Equatoria

Nimule

149 km away · Eastern Equatoria

Bor

152 km away · Jonglei

Ikoto

190 km away · Eastern Equatoria

Other Major Cities in South Sudan

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

Ikoto

Eastern Equatoria · pop. 107,047

£473,200 ($364) / mo

Living in Juba

Juba 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juba expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £627,075 ($482) per month in Juba including rent outside the city centre. That is 24% more than the national average for South Sudan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Juba?
A net salary of around £815,197 ($627) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Juba with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Juba is £253,500 ($195).
How much is rent in Juba?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £269,782 ($208) per month in the city centre and £187,675 ($144) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £563,024 ($433).
Is Juba cheaper than South Sudan on average?
No — Juba is estimated to be about 24% more expensive than the South Sudan average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Juba?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £149,396 ($115) in Juba. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £6,591 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around £1,977 ($2).
How do transport costs in Juba compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Juba is estimated at £24,167 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Juba are estimates based on South Sudan national averages adjusted for city size (population 500,088) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.