Cost of living in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 48% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 75% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Freetown | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,389 Leone (CHF 3.27) | CHF 24 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41,333 Leone (CHF 1.70) | CHF 14 | - 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35,454 Leone (CHF 1.46) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18,636 Leone (CHF 0.77) | CHF 1.87 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 23,991 Leone (CHF 0.99) | CHF 6 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,904 Leone (CHF 0.90) | CHF 3.50 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 66,742 Leone (CHF 2.75) | CHF 10 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27,833 Leone (CHF 1.15) | CHF 3.94 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22,738 Leone (CHF 0.94) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,575 Leone (CHF 0.35) | CHF 1.77 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 67,885 Leone (CHF 2.80) | CHF 13 | - 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22,700 Leone (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.55 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,389 Leone (CHF 0.22) | CHF 2.23 | - 90% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 38% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Freetown | Aarau | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,350,700 Leone (CHF 468) | CHF 2,065 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,118,060 Leone (CHF 334) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,183,630 Leone (CHF 90) | CHF 346 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,445,910 Leone (CHF 224) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,749,430 Leone (CHF 154) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 695,794 Leone (CHF 29) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,216,020 Leone (CHF 50) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,560,320 Leone (CHF 64) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 559,791 Leone (CHF 23) | CHF 150 | - 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,427 Leone (CHF 1.50) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 27 | - | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 55% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Freetown | Aarau | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120,942 Leone (CHF 4.98) | CHF 99 | - 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 120,289 Leone (CHF 4.96) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 323,511 Leone (CHF 13) | CHF 130 | - 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 316,868 Leone (CHF 13) | CHF 171 | - 92% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Freetown | Aarau | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,786,000 Leone (CHF 4,358) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,732 Leone (CHF 0.32) | CHF 1.76 | - 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 380,907 Leone (CHF 16) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 36 | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 44% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Freetown | Aarau | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,520 Leone (CHF 1.13) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38,137 Leone (CHF 1.57) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28,174 Leone (CHF 1.16) | CHF 4.43 | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,218 Leone (CHF 1.04) | CHF 3.53 | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,366 Leone (CHF 0.67) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16,631 Leone (CHF 0.69) | CHF 3.05 | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 76,453 Leone (CHF 3.15) | CHF 46 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 47% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Freetown | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 187,749 Leone (CHF 8) | CHF 73 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (CHF 2.88) | CHF 37 | - 92% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278,611 Leone (CHF 11) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,297 Leone (CHF 2.11) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30,822 Leone (CHF 1.27) | CHF 5.40 | - 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,376 Leone (CHF 0.55) | CHF 5.85 | - 91% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 550 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,688 Leone (CHF 0.07) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 517,998 Leone (CHF 21) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27,239 Leone (CHF 1.12) | CHF 8 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 67 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 03, 2024.
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