- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- United Arab Emirates
- Freetown
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Freetown, Sierra Leone compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 14% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 76,699 Leone (Dirham 38) | Dirham 37 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34,680 Leone (Dirham 17) | Dirham 23 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38,645 Leone (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16,317 Leone (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.23 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 Leone (Dirham 5.88) | Dirham 8 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33,063 Leone (Dirham 16) | Dirham 4.25 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,644 Leone (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24,714 Leone (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,020 Leone (Dirham 16) | Dirham 4.19 | + 286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,742 Leone (Dirham 3.79) | Dirham 8 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54,745 Leone (Dirham 27) | Dirham 60 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17,390 Leone (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,470 Leone (Dirham 2.68) | Dirham 3.17 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 22% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,047,400 Leone (Dirham 4,920) | Dirham 5,414 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,993,460 Leone (Dirham 3,425) | Dirham 5,609 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,425,490 Leone (Dirham 698) | Dirham 388 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,942,990 Leone (Dirham 2,910) | Dirham 5,375 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,338,030 Leone (Dirham 2,124) | Dirham 3,212 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 778,396 Leone (Dirham 381) | Dirham 203 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 645,484 Leone (Dirham 316) | Dirham 317 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,633,330 Leone (Dirham 800) | Dirham 1,125 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Leone (Dirham 196) | Dirham 497 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Leone (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 32 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,688 Leone (Dirham 2.30) | Dirham 24 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 72% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 89,773 Leone (Dirham 44) | Dirham 195 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 72,373 Leone (Dirham 35) | Dirham 186 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 314,935 Leone (Dirham 154) | Dirham 271 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 350,000 Leone (Dirham 171) | Dirham 233 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 9% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 85,506 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,265 Leone (Dirham 2.58) | Dirham 1.75 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152,816 Leone (Dirham 75) | Dirham 107 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12,466 Leone (Dirham 6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,500 Leone (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Leone (Dirham 4.90) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Leone (Dirham 29) | Dirham 50 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,000 Leone (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22,808 Leone (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,500 Leone (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,627 Leone (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Leone (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 7 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28,689 Leone (Dirham 14) | Dirham 44 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 26% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117,861 Leone (Dirham 58) | Dirham 131 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Leone (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 61 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279,457 Leone (Dirham 137) | Dirham 219 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39,181 Leone (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,120 Leone (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,666 Leone (Dirham 5.71) | Dirham 26 | - 78% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,314 Leone (Dirham 0.64) | Dirham 0.35 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 439,081 Leone (Dirham 215) | Dirham 217 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,080 Leone (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 195 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 13,362
(27,285,523 Leone)
in Freetown.
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