- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Spain
- Bo
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bo, Sierra Leone compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Bo (Sierra Leone) is 28% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60,000 Leone (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25,000 Leone (€2.65) | €6 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20,000 Leone (€2.12) | €4.15 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,500 Leone (€1.54) | €0.73 | + 111% | |
12 eggs, large | 12,000 Leone (€1.27) | €1.83 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 Leone (€1.06) | €1.00 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,000 Leone (€5.31) | €7 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,000 Leone (€1.59) | €1.04 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Leone (€2.12) | €0.67 | + 217% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,000 Leone (€0.74) | €0.47 | + 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Leone (€4.25) | €12 | - 66% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12,000 Leone (€1.27) | €1.37 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Leone (€0.21) | €0.82 | - 74% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Bo (Sierra Leone) is 21% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,185,200 Leone (€551) | €528 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €343 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,000,000 Leone (€106) | €103 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €575 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €275 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €80 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 640,000 Leone (€68) | €34 | + 101% | |
40” flat screen TV | 6,481,500 Leone (€688) | €406 | + 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Leone (€127) | €92 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50,000 Leone (€5.31) | €2.00 | + 165% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Bo (Sierra Leone) is 57% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 120,000 Leone (€13) | €48 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150,000 Leone (€16) | €28 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Leone (€27) | €75 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 80,000 Leone (€8) | €75 | - 89% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Bo (Sierra Leone) is 52% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 64,815,000 Leone (€6,882) | €24,340 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,500 Leone (€0.48) | €1.38 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Leone (€16) | €22 | - 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bo (Sierra Leone) is in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.00 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €12 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.50 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.65 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.51 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €10 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Bo (Sierra Leone) is in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €22 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €14 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €83 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €50 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.70 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.42 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €37 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.49 | - | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bo (Sierra Leone) is 20% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,500
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,203
(11,328,009 Leone)
in Bo.
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