- 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 | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 25% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,557 Leone (Dirham 38) | Dirham 29 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 40,490 Leone (Dirham 20) | Dirham 23 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38,645 Leone (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,244 Leone (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.68 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,061 Leone (Dirham 5.91) | Dirham 8 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32,608 Leone (Dirham 16) | Dirham 4.25 | + 276% | |
| 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 | 8,611 Leone (Dirham 4.22) | Dirham 8 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61,813 Leone (Dirham 30) | Dirham 60 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21,102 Leone (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.87 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,687 Leone (Dirham 3.27) | Dirham 2.95 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 20% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,965,210 Leone (Dirham 4,880) | Dirham 5,414 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,993,460 Leone (Dirham 3,425) | Dirham 5,032 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,425,490 Leone (Dirham 698) | Dirham 487 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,046,610 Leone (Dirham 2,961) | Dirham 5,156 | - 43% | |
| 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 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 645,484 Leone (Dirham 316) | Dirham 317 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,633,330 Leone (Dirham 800) | Dirham 1,195 | - 33% | |
| 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 22 | - 90% | |
| 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) | 91,386 Leone (Dirham 45) | Dirham 195 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80,000 Leone (Dirham 39) | Dirham 186 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 363,257 Leone (Dirham 178) | Dirham 271 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 350,000 Leone (Dirham 171) | Dirham 233 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 18% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 86,029 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,665 Leone (Dirham 2.28) | Dirham 1.75 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122,283 Leone (Dirham 60) | Dirham 107 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12,466 Leone (Dirham 6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 33% 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) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Leone (Dirham 20) | Dirham 50 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,000 Leone (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,829 Leone (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16,000 Leone (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,895 Leone (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Leone (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 7 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,405 Leone (Dirham 15) | Dirham 44 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 42% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109,072 Leone (Dirham 53) | Dirham 131 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Leone (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 64 | - 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 | 257,135 Leone (Dirham 126) | Dirham 219 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32,109 Leone (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,109 Leone (Dirham 6) | Dirham 17 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,204 Leone (Dirham 5.00) | Dirham 26 | - 81% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 100,000 Leone (Dirham 49) | Dirham 550 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,654 Leone (Dirham 0.81) | Dirham 0.35 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 342,471 Leone (Dirham 168) | Dirham 243 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,080 Leone (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 151 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 17% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 15,625
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 12,919
(26,381,494 Leone)
in Freetown.
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