Cost of living in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 75% cheaper than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States)
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Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 78% cheaper than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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Freetown | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,389 Leone ($3.79) | $19 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41,333 Leone ($1.97) | $12 | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35,454 Leone ($1.69) | $7 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18,636 Leone ($0.89) | $1.00 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 23,991 Leone ($1.14) | $4.01 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,904 Leone ($1.04) | $5.30 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 66,742 Leone ($3.18) | $7 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27,833 Leone ($1.33) | $4.88 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22,738 Leone ($1.08) | $3.33 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,575 Leone ($0.41) | $3.13 | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 67,885 Leone ($3.24) | $13 | - 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22,700 Leone ($1.08) | $2.87 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,389 Leone ($0.26) | $2.92 | - 91% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 74% cheaper than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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Freetown | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,350,700 Leone ($541) | $3,475 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,118,060 Leone ($387) | $2,298 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,183,630 Leone ($104) | $232 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,445,910 Leone ($260) | $2,163 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,749,430 Leone ($179) | $1,519 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 695,794 Leone ($33) | $194 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,216,020 Leone ($58) | $67 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,560,320 Leone ($74) | $317 | - 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 559,791 Leone ($27) | $132 | - 80% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,427 Leone ($1.74) | $15 | - 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $39 | - | |
Clothes | - 90% | |||
Clothes in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 90% cheaper than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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Freetown | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120,942 Leone ($5.77) | $68 | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 120,289 Leone ($5.74) | $61 | - 91% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 323,511 Leone ($15) | $103 | - 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 316,868 Leone ($15) | $129 | - 88% | |
Transportation | - 76% | |||
Transportation in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 76% cheaper than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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Freetown | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,786,000 Leone ($5,045) | $27,147 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,732 Leone ($0.37) | $0.93 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 380,907 Leone ($18) | $94 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 60% cheaper than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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Freetown | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,520 Leone ($1.31) | $7 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $12 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $94 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38,137 Leone ($1.82) | $8 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28,174 Leone ($1.34) | $5.13 | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,218 Leone ($1.20) | $7 | - 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,366 Leone ($0.78) | $5.26 | - 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16,631 Leone ($0.79) | $2.45 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 76,453 Leone ($3.65) | $28 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 73% | |||
Entertainment in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 73% cheaper than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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Freetown | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 187,749 Leone ($9) | $57 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone ($3.34) | $33 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $192 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278,611 Leone ($13) | $98 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,297 Leone ($2.45) | $15 | - 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30,822 Leone ($1.47) | $5.57 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,376 Leone ($0.64) | $7 | - 91% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $597 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,688 Leone ($0.08) | $0.55 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 517,998 Leone ($25) | $62 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27,239 Leone ($1.30) | $8 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 75% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 581 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 03, 2024.
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