Everything is trucked in from Uganda, hence things are expensive - however, as more traders set up shop in Juba so supplies are increasing and prices are falling - but still expect most things to cost 30% - 100% more than it would cost in Kampala.
The Customs Market is the prime shopping area, with fresh fruit, over-priced building materials and the usual mix of consumer goods.
The air conditioned JIT supermarket is a newly opened supermarket next to Juba Raha Hotel, Jit advertises to have âeverything under one roofâ and it almost does. Open to the public, Jit stocks a large number of toiletries including good quality soaps and shampoos and, perhaps more importantly for some, alcohol including beer, wine and spirits. Prices are reasonable given the alternative cost of having to bring things in by air yourself and usually paying for excess luggage and the owners promise to increase their stock with electronics/home appliances, cigarettes and perfumes. Pringles are not hard to find in Juba! There is even a decent selection of wine starting from a very reasonable US$8 a bottle.
Everywhere will accept Sudanese pounds, even if prices are quoted in US dollars - and you can change British pounds and Ugandan shillings at the Kenya Commercial Bank in town for rates in line with those in Khartoum and, oddly, at better rates than those quoted on (http://www.xe.com www.xe.com)
