- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Mexico
- Kenema
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenema, Sierra Leone compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 27% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 58 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,000 Leone (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 53 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,000 Leone (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 12 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 Leone (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,000 Leone (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 14 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,000 Leone (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 27 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,500 Leone (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 18 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 170 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,000 Leone (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 16 | + 194% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Leone (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 33 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 24% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,300,000 Leone (Mex$ 3,059) | Mex$ 20,000 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 11,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Leone (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 550 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 6,003 | - | |
| 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$ 433 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 18,826) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 179% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 2,353) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Leone (Mex$ 106) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 3% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 350 | - 46% | |
| 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$ 550 | - | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 30% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 470,661) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,500 Leone (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 13 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 255 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 22% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 63 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20,000 Leone (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 35 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 39 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,000 Leone (Mex$ 82) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20,000 Leone (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 22 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25,000 Leone (Mex$ 59) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Leone (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 118 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 6% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200,000 Leone (Mex$ 471) | Mex$ 265 | + 78% | |
| 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 | - | Mex$ 493 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Leone (Mex$ 24) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 26 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 3,200 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,000 Leone (Mex$ 4.71) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 550 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 36 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 31, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 5% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 62,775
(26,675,030 Leone)
in Kenema
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 60,000
in Acapulco.
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