South Sudan · Juba

Cost of Living in Juba, South Sudan for Expats (2026)

Key Takeaway

Detailed 2026 cost of living in Juba, South Sudan: rent, groceries, transport, utilities, healthcare. Monthly budgets for singles (€570) and families (€1,450).

Updated 2026-03-12 · Currency: SSP · Confidence: 55/100

Planning to move to Juba? Here is a complete breakdown of the cost of living for expats in Juba, South Sudan as of 2026. All figures are in EUR for easy cross-country comparison.

Monthly Cost Snapshot

1BR Rent (Centre)
€180/mo
1BR Rent (Outside)
€110/mo
Groceries (Single)
€130/mo
Transport Pass
€20/mo
Utilities (85m²)
€90/mo
Internet
€45/mo
Health Insurance
€35/mo
Entertainment & Dining
€70/mo

Full Cost Breakdown

Juba — Full Breakdown
1BR Apartment (Centre)€180/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)€110/mo
3BR Apartment (Centre)€450/mo
3BR Apartment (Outside)€280/mo
Groceries (Single)€130/mo
Monthly Transport Pass€20/mo
Utilities (85m² Flat)€90/mo
Internet€45/mo
Health Insurance (Single)€35/mo
Entertainment & Dining€70/mo
Total Single (Centre)€570/mo
Total Single (Outside)€500/mo
Total Family of 4 (Centre)€1,450/mo
Total Family of 4 (Outside)€1,250/mo
Student Budget€300/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Juba in 2026?

A single expat living in central Juba should budget approximately €570 per month, covering rent, groceries, transport, utilities, healthcare, and entertainment. A family of four needs around €1,450/month.

How much is rent in Juba for expats?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Juba city centre costs around €180/month. Outside the centre, expect to pay approximately €110/month. A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre is around €450/month.

Is Juba expensive compared to other cities in South Sudan?

Juba has a cost index of 100% relative to the capital. Juba is the only city we currently track in South Sudan.

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Data sourced from numbeo;expatistan. Last verified 2026-03-11.