- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Mexico
- Kenema
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenema, Sierra Leone compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 23% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 134 | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 55,000 Leone (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 91 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,000 Leone (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 52 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,000 Leone (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 17 | + 143% | |
12 eggs, large | 12,000 Leone (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,000 Leone (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 15 | + 185% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,000 Leone (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 38 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,500 Leone (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 15 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 177 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,000 Leone (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 22 | + 123% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Leone (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 19 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 22% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,636,000 Leone (Mex$ 4,016) | Mex$ 15,772 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 2,455) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Leone (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,215 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 620 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 432 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 8,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 19,637) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 133% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 2,455) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Leone (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 36 | + 205% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 10% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 787 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 523 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,434 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 934 | - | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 17% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 490,923) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,250 Leone (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 17 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 543 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 33% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 65 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20,000 Leone (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 66 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33,600 Leone (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 39 | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 50 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20,000 Leone (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 23 | + 112% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 25,000 Leone (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 25 | + 150% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 101 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is 9% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125,000 Leone (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 277 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 131 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 734 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,000 Leone (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 722 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,000 Leone (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 47 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Leone (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 31 | - 21% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,500 Leone (Mex$ 3.68) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 647 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 47 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenema (Sierra Leone) is about the same as in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 45,441
(18,512,612 Leone)
in Kenema
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 45,000
in Zapopan.
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