- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Mexico
- Kenema
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenema, Sierra Leone compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 50% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 58 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 55,000 Leone (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 60 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,000 Leone (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 38 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,000 Leone (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 12 | + 263% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 Leone (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,000 Leone (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 20 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 45 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,000 Leone (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,500 Leone (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 18 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 32 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 170 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,000 Leone (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 18 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Leone (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 33 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 15% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,636,000 Leone (Mex$ 4,239) | Mex$ 13,325 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 2,591) | Mex$ 8,667 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Leone (Mex$ 777) | Mex$ 650 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 5,511 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 11,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 421 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 20,729) | Mex$ 6,833 | + 203% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 2,591) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Leone (Mex$ 117) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 2% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 350 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 416 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 950 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 583 | - | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 35% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 518,234) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,250 Leone (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 255 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 192 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 44% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 63 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20,000 Leone (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 35 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33,600 Leone (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 33 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 35 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20,000 Leone (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 22 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25,000 Leone (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 20 | + 224% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 205 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 8% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125,000 Leone (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 265 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 130 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,000 Leone (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 493 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,000 Leone (Mex$ 29) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Leone (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 27 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,500 Leone (Mex$ 3.89) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 567 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 36 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 12% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 41,439
(15,992,528 Leone)
in Kenema
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 37,000
in Acapulco.
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