- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
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- Bo
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Bo, Sierra Leone compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Bo (Sierra Leone) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60,000 Leone (¥847) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25,000 Leone (¥353) | ¥1,200 | - 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20,000 Leone (¥282) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,500 Leone (¥205) | ¥168 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 12,000 Leone (¥169) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 Leone (¥141) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,000 Leone (¥705) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,000 Leone (¥212) | ¥600 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Leone (¥282) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,000 Leone (¥99) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Leone (¥564) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12,000 Leone (¥169) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Leone (¥28) | - | - | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Bo (Sierra Leone) is 3% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,185,200 Leone (¥73,161) | ¥82,500 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥85,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,000,000 Leone (¥14,110) | ¥15,000 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 640,000 Leone (¥9,030) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 6,481,500 Leone (¥91,451) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Leone (¥16,931) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50,000 Leone (¥705) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Bo (Sierra Leone) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 120,000 Leone (¥1,693) | ¥7,000 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150,000 Leone (¥2,116) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Leone (¥3,527) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Leone (¥1,129) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Bo (Sierra Leone) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 64,815,000 Leone (¥914,512) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,500 Leone (¥63) | ¥158 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Leone (¥2,116) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bo (Sierra Leone) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Bo (Sierra Leone) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥550 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bo (Sierra Leone) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥239,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥211,747
(15,007,348 Leone)
in Bo.
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