Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan · Population 320,752
▲ +0% vs South Sudan average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | £5,374 ($4.13) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | £21,497 ($16.54) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | £1,612 ($1.24) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | £121,815 ($93.70) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | £19,705 ($15.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | £51,951 ($39.96) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | £15,048 ($11.58) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | £15,048 ($11.58) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | £3,941 ($3.03) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | £209,034 ($161) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | £145,415 ($112) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | £436,245 ($336) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Wau is £206,700 ($159) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £503,695 ($387) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £654,803 ($504) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£145,415 ($112)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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£473,200 ($364) / moWau is one of the key cities in South Sudan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £503,695 ($387), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £145,415 ($112) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to £1,157,821 ($891) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £894,716 ($688) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Wau is £206,700 ($159). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £654,803 ($504) per month.