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Cost of living in Kenema, Sierra Leone compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 22% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.000 | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 55,000 Leone (Dinar 5.107) | Dinar 4.935 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,000 Leone (Dinar 1.207) | Dinar 2.105 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,000 Leone (Dinar 1.579) | Dinar 1.184 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 12,000 Leone (Dinar 1.114) | Dinar 1.600 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,000 Leone (Dinar 1.671) | Dinar 0.500 | + 234% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dinar 2.340 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,000 Leone (Dinar 1.300) | Dinar 1.650 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,500 Leone (Dinar 1.254) | Dinar 1.300 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 3.910 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,000 Leone (Dinar 1.857) | Dinar 1.002 | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Leone (Dinar 0.279) | Dinar 0.270 | + 3% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 25% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,636,000 Leone (Dinar 152) | Dinar 558 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Leone (Dinar 93) | Dinar 407 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Leone (Dinar 28) | Dinar 45 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dinar 314 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 223 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dinar 23 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dinar 31 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 8,000,000 Leone (Dinar 743) | Dinar 315 | + 136% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 Leone (Dinar 93) | Dinar 122 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Leone (Dinar 4.179) | Dinar 4.798 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 5.709 | - | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 22% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Leone (Dinar 7) | Dinar 63 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dinar 55 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 72 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dinar 73 | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 19% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000,000 Leone (Dinar 18,571) | Dinar 25,000 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,250 Leone (Dinar 0.488) | Dinar 0.830 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 5% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Leone (Dinar 1.393) | Dinar 2.527 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 4.761 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 22 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20,000 Leone (Dinar 1.857) | Dinar 2.887 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33,600 Leone (Dinar 3.120) | Dinar 3.289 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Leone (Dinar 2.786) | Dinar 3.234 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20,000 Leone (Dinar 1.857) | Dinar 1.231 | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 25,000 Leone (Dinar 2.321) | Dinar 2.503 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Leone (Dinar 1.393) | Dinar 7 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 29% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125,000 Leone (Dinar 12) | Dinar 32 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 16 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 21 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,000 Leone (Dinar 9) | Dinar 33 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,000 Leone (Dinar 1.021) | Dinar 2.730 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Leone (Dinar 0.929) | Dinar 4.000 | - 77% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Dinar 410 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,500 Leone (Dinar 0.139) | Dinar 0.040 | + 248% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dinar 46 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (Dinar 1.393) | Dinar 1.850 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 15% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,700
in Amman
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,450
(15,611,324 Leone)
in Kenema.
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