Yei, Central Equatoria, South Sudan · Population 185,000
▼ -6% vs South Sudan average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The estimated average net salary in Yei 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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£473,200 ($364) / moYei 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 Yei 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.