South Sudan vs United States
United States is about 5% pricier than South Sudan overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 94.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 26 of 100).
Metric South Sudan United States
Price level (US=100) 94.9 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $1,155 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $1,010 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 91.4% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category South Sudan United States
Housing & utilities 45 215
Food 131 117
Transport 97 116
Restaurants & hotels 51 142
Health 29 208
Communication 95 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric South Sudan United States
Quality-of-life score 26/100 91/100
Life expectancy 58 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 14.0 5.8
Internet users 7% 95%
Frequently asked
Is South Sudan more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 5% pricier than South Sudan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in South Sudan would cost roughly $105,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, South Sudan or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 26 out of 100.
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