- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Nigeria
- Freetown
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Freetown, Sierra Leone compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 24% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73,825 Leone (3,453 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 36,544 Leone (1,709 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34,698 Leone (1,623 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,104 Leone (800 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,011 Leone (608 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25,336 Leone (1,185 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64,089 Leone (2,997 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24,570 Leone (1,149 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22,308 Leone (1,043 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,619 Leone (403 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60,910 Leone (2,849 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19,173 Leone (897 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,517 Leone (258 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,297,620 Leone (434,820 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,102,570 Leone (332,165 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,544,080 Leone (72,212 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,916,130 Leone (229,912 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,740,720 Leone (174,942 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 571,592 Leone (26,732 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 754,800 Leone (35,300 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,637,500 Leone (76,581 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 558,333 Leone (26,111 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,340 Leone (1,279 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 87,699 Leone (4,101 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 108,378 Leone (5,068 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 311,165 Leone (14,552 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 316,667 Leone (14,810 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 5% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000,000 Leone (46,766,819 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,000 Leone (281 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,243 Leone (8,663 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,333 Leone (951 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (702 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 57,500 Leone (2,689 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38,357 Leone (1,794 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28,693 Leone (1,342 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,144 Leone (1,176 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,779 Leone (691 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17,406 Leone (814 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29,986 Leone (1,402 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114,833 Leone (5,370 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Leone (468 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 283,021 Leone (13,236 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47,695 Leone (2,231 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,816 Leone (1,114 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,884 Leone (556 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 700 Leone (33 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 462,778 Leone (21,643 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20,748 Leone (970 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 195 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 7% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,412,404 ₦
(30,200,980 Leone)
in Freetown
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,320,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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