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Cost of Living in Kajo Kaji

Kajo Kaji, Central Equatoria, South Sudan · Population 196,000

▼ -6% vs South Sudan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£473,200 ($364)
Couple, monthly£839,930 ($646)
Family of four, monthly£1,086,332 ($836)

Estimated Prices in Kajo Kaji

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£5,070 ($3.90)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£20,280 ($15.60)per meal
Cappuccino£1,521 ($1.17)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£114,920 ($88.40)per month
Monthly public transport pass£18,590 ($14.30)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£49,010 ($37.70)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£14,196 ($10.92)per month
Fitness club membership£14,196 ($10.92)per month
Cinema ticket£3,718 ($2.86)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£194,350 ($150)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£135,200 ($104)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£405,600 ($312)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kajo Kaji is £195,000 ($150) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £473,200 ($364) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £615,160 ($473) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£135,200 ($104)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Magwe

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Juba

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Yei

111 km away · Central Equatoria

Torit

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Ikoto

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Kapoeta

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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

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 Kajo Kaji

Kajo Kaji is one of the key cities in South Sudan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £473,200 ($364), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £135,200 ($104) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £1,086,332 ($836) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £839,930 ($646) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kajo Kaji is £195,000 ($150). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £615,160 ($473) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kajo Kaji expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £473,200 ($364) per month in Kajo Kaji including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for South Sudan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kajo Kaji?
A net salary of around £615,160 ($473) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kajo Kaji with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kajo Kaji is £195,000 ($150).
How much is rent in Kajo Kaji?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £194,350 ($150) per month in the city centre and £135,200 ($104) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £405,600 ($312).
Is Kajo Kaji cheaper than South Sudan on average?
Yes — Kajo Kaji is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the South Sudan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Kajo Kaji?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £114,920 ($88) in Kajo Kaji. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £5,070 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around £1,521 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kajo Kaji compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kajo Kaji is estimated at £18,590 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kajo Kaji are estimates based on South Sudan national averages adjusted for city size (population 196,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.