For meals, transport, tips - whats the safe amount to carry in South Sudan ? Trying to plan a daily budget for a month long trip
For South Sudan, budgeting $15-$20 a day covers simple meals like beans and bread for $1-$2 and shared minibus transport for $2-$5 per ride. Cash USD works everywhere, and expect limited or no card usage. Entry to places or tips are minimal but always carry small change for drivers. Hostels like Juba Guest House offer basic stays around $15 per night, so keep that in your budget too.
It’s an adventure. I carried US dollars and exchanged for South Sudanese pounds locally. Meals are cheap, but expect basic conditions in guesthouses. Transport costs are low; just be ready for some bumpy rides on shared trucks. $15 daily budgeting worked fine for me.
Getting around involves shared minibushaflas, which are cheap but often crowded. Expect slow journeys but budget-friendly, around $2-$3 per short trip. For a full day, plan $20 mainly for food and local transport. Avoid flashy hotels; local guesthouses run around 100-175 SDG per night.
Travel in South Sudan can be tough but very cheap. Hostels or dorms cost around 25 SDG ($5), meals like foul and kebabs are under $1-$2, and buses between towns are $10-$15 for longer distances. With transport being mainly minibus or truck-buses, budget $15-$20 daily should cover basics. Bring cash, USD is widely accepted, but change is usually local SDG.