South Sudan vs Costa Rica

In South Sudan, the minimum wage is £7,000/mo ($1.52 USD). In Costa Rica, it is ₡1,554.55/hr ($3.04 USD). Costa Rica has the higher rate by 99% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in South Sudan may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

The average gross salary in South Sudan is £125,000/mo ($27.23 USD), compared to ₡620,000/mo ($1,210.94 USD) in Costa Rica. In USD terms, workers in South Sudan earn approximately 4348% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between South Sudan and Costa Rica is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Costa Rica earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in South Sudan.

Costa Rica has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in South Sudan. Workers in South Sudan work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in South Sudan working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.