- 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 | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73,825 Leone (Dirham 36) | Dirham 41 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 36,544 Leone (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34,698 Leone (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,104 Leone (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.79 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,011 Leone (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25,336 Leone (Dirham 12) | Dirham 4.25 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64,089 Leone (Dirham 31) | Dirham 18 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24,570 Leone (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22,308 Leone (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.19 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,619 Leone (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 8 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60,910 Leone (Dirham 29) | Dirham 60 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19,173 Leone (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,517 Leone (Dirham 2.66) | Dirham 3.17 | - 16% | |
| 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 | 9,297,620 Leone (Dirham 4,475) | Dirham 6,135 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,102,570 Leone (Dirham 3,419) | Dirham 5,609 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,544,080 Leone (Dirham 743) | Dirham 493 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,916,130 Leone (Dirham 2,366) | Dirham 5,375 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,740,720 Leone (Dirham 1,800) | Dirham 3,222 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 571,592 Leone (Dirham 275) | Dirham 322 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 754,800 Leone (Dirham 363) | Dirham 295 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,637,500 Leone (Dirham 788) | Dirham 1,191 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 558,333 Leone (Dirham 269) | Dirham 522 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,340 Leone (Dirham 13) | Dirham 32 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 69% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 87,699 Leone (Dirham 42) | Dirham 195 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 108,378 Leone (Dirham 52) | Dirham 186 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 311,165 Leone (Dirham 150) | Dirham 289 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 316,667 Leone (Dirham 152) | Dirham 351 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 6% 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 | 6,000 Leone (Dirham 2.89) | Dirham 1.75 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 161,775 Leone (Dirham 78) | Dirham 107 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 25% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,333 Leone (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Dirham 7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 57,500 Leone (Dirham 28) | Dirham 50 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38,357 Leone (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26,517 Leone (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,333 Leone (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 Leone (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18,333 Leone (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29,986 Leone (Dirham 14) | Dirham 44 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 33% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114,833 Leone (Dirham 55) | Dirham 122 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Leone (Dirham 4.81) | Dirham 63 | - 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 | 283,021 Leone (Dirham 136) | Dirham 219 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47,695 Leone (Dirham 23) | Dirham 32 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,816 Leone (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,450 Leone (Dirham 5.51) | Dirham 28 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 700 Leone (Dirham 0.34) | Dirham 0.35 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 462,778 Leone (Dirham 223) | Dirham 217 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,973 Leone (Dirham 4.80) | Dirham 9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 19% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 14,620
(30,374,197 Leone)
in Freetown.
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