Living in Juba
South Sudan · tropical
Juba is a mid-sized city of roughly 500,000 people inland in South Sudan. The climate is tropical. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $930. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for hiking, gardening and rural life, quiet days.
Juba at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Juba
- Making a budget stretch further
- Anyone into hiking
- Anyone into gardening and rural life
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required
No national law requires a child to be vaccinated here. The schedule is an offer, not a duty.
If you skip them: Nothing. No national law requires it.
Exemptions: Not needed: there is no mandate to be exempt from.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
📈 Popularity & prices: Growing
Accommodation prices have moved about +25% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
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⚠️ The downsides of living in Juba
- •Dengue circulates in the wet season (mosquito-borne).
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •Genuinely dangerous wildlife is around, learn the local risks.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Juba, South Sudan?
A typical month in Juba costs around $930, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Juba, South Sudan safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Juba at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable.
What is the internet like in Juba?
Internet in Juba is rated 3 out of 5 for remote work, which is reasonable. Starlink is not available in this country.
What is the weather like in Juba?
Juba has a tropical climate.
Is healthcare good in Juba?
Healthcare in Juba is rated 3 out of 5 overall, which is reasonable. Public healthcare is 3/5 and private healthcare 2/5.
How easy is it to move to South Sudan?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in South Sudan at 1 out of 5, which is poor. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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