Living in Juba
What it really costs to live in Juba, what you can earn, the visas that get you in, and the taxes you'll pay — for South Sudan, updated 2026. Juba lies in Middle Africa. The main language is English. South Sudan borders Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan.
Cost of Living in Juba
Full Monthly Breakdown for Juba
What You Can Earn in South Sudan
Typical gross annual salaries in South Sudan by sector (entry · median · senior). Juba pay usually sits around the national median.
| Sector | Entry | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| it | €6 000 | €8 500 | €12 000 |
| retail | €2 000 | €3 000 | €4 000 |
| finance | €5 000 | €7 000 | €9 500 |
| education | €3 000 | €4 500 | €6 500 |
| healthcare | €3 500 | €5 000 | €7 500 |
| engineering | €5 000 | €7 000 | €10 000 |
| hospitality | €2 000 | €3 000 | €4 500 |
| construction | €3 500 | €5 000 | €6 500 |
Living in Juba: Safety, Health & Climate
Juba shares South Sudan's wider quality-of-life profile. Juba has a tropical climate. Here is what daily life looks like on the things that matter most when you relocate.
Visa Routes to South Sudan
Affording Juba is only half the question — you also need a visa that lets you stay in South Sudan. The main routes:
- A job offer is normally required for the main work route.
- Permanent residence after about 5 years.
- Citizenship after ~10 years — dual nationality allowed.
- Investment route from about €50 000 (USD).
Taxes in South Sudan
Top marginal rate 15%, VAT 17%.
Settling into Juba
- Budget around €1 200 for first-month setup in Juba.
- Regulated professions needing credential recognition: Medicine, Law.
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How much does it cost to live in Juba?
A single person in central Juba should budget about €570/month, roughly €500 outside the centre. A family of four needs around €1 450/month.
Can I get a visa to live in South Sudan?
Yes — the main route usually needs a job offer, with permanent residence reachable in about 5 years. See the full South Sudan visa comparison for the route that fits you.
Sources: salaries, taxes, safety, healthcare and visa data from World Bank, OECD, the Global Peace Index and official government portals. Cost-of-living figures are community-sourced benchmarks — a guide, not a quote. Last reviewed 2026-05.
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