- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Nigeria
- Freetown
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Freetown, Sierra Leone compared to Zaria, Nigeria
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Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 29% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72,559 Leone (3,347 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34,614 Leone (1,597 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38,645 Leone (1,783 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,155 Leone (791 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 Leone (554 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32,608 Leone (1,504 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,644 Leone (1,460 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24,714 Leone (1,140 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,020 Leone (1,523 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,784 Leone (359 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,842 Leone (2,484 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17,390 Leone (802 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,091 Leone (281 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,280,520 Leone (428,141 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,993,460 Leone (322,632 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,425,490 Leone (65,763 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,942,990 Leone (274,170 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,338,030 Leone (200,128 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 778,396 Leone (35,910 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 645,484 Leone (29,778 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,633,330 Leone (75,351 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Leone (18,453 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Leone (461 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,688 Leone (216 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 89,773 Leone (4,142 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 73,182 Leone (3,376 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 314,935 Leone (14,529 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 350,000 Leone (16,147 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is 17% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,081 Leone (234 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 117,756 Leone (5,432 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12,466 Leone (575 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,500 Leone (715 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Leone (461 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Leone (2,768 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,000 Leone (1,384 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22,808 Leone (1,052 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,500 Leone (715 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,627 Leone (675 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Leone (461 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24,923 Leone (1,150 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 107,573 Leone (4,963 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Leone (461 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 | 257,135 Leone (11,862 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39,181 Leone (1,808 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,411 Leone (757 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,025 Leone (509 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 100,000 Leone (4,613 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,314 Leone (61 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 439,081 Leone (20,256 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,080 Leone (1,111 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Freetown (Sierra Leone) is about the same as in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,412,461 ₦
(30,616,938 Leone)
in Freetown
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,400,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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