- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Iran
- Kenema
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenema, Sierra Leone compared to Ahvaz, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 98% | |||
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Food in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 98% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (﷼ 438,929) | ﷼ 190,642 | + 130% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 55,000 Leone (﷼ 301,764) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 127% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,000 Leone (﷼ 71,326) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,000 Leone (﷼ 93,272) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 199% | |
12 eggs, large | 12,000 Leone (﷼ 65,839) | ﷼ 84,308 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,000 Leone (﷼ 98,759) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 293% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ﷼ 71,250 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,000 Leone (﷼ 76,813) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,500 Leone (﷼ 74,069) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 261% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,000 Leone (﷼ 109,732) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 362% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Leone (﷼ 16,460) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 73% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 7% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,636,000 Leone (﷼ 8,976,094) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Leone (﷼ 5,486,610) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Leone (﷼ 1,645,983) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 11,578,900 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 5,890,570 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 875,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ﷼ 368,421 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 8,000,000 Leone (﷼ 43,892,880) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | + 108% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 Leone (﷼ 5,486,610) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Leone (﷼ 246,897) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 7% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Leone (﷼ 438,929) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 2,785,710 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ﷼ 900,000 | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 9% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000,000 Leone (﷼ 1,097,322,012) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,250 Leone (﷼ 28,805) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 188% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 47% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Leone (﷼ 82,299) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 180,000 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20,000 Leone (﷼ 109,732) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33,600 Leone (﷼ 184,350) | ﷼ 137,500 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Leone (﷼ 164,598) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 106% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20,000 Leone (﷼ 109,732) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 632% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 25,000 Leone (﷼ 137,165) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 129% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Leone (﷼ 82,299) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 4% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125,000 Leone (﷼ 685,826) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ﷼ 450,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 560,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,000 Leone (﷼ 548,661) | ﷼ 650,000 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,000 Leone (﷼ 60,353) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Leone (﷼ 54,866) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,500 Leone (﷼ 8,230) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ﷼ 553,571 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (﷼ 82,299) | ﷼ 120,000 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 17% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 48,968,572
(8,925,105 Leone)
in Kenema
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 41,800,000
in Ahvaz.
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