- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,659 Leone (Taka 799) | Taka 328 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32,367 Leone (Taka 324) | Taka 415 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,614 Leone (Taka 377) | Taka 169 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,575 Leone (Taka 176) | Taka 74 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,537 Leone (Taka 146) | Taka 97 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,274 Leone (Taka 233) | Taka 63 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87,242 Leone (Taka 875) | Taka 359 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,928 Leone (Taka 240) | Taka 146 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (Taka 100) | Taka 24 | + 326% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,687 Leone (Taka 87) | Taka 304 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,005 Leone (Taka 592) | Taka 2,421 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,027 Leone (Taka 201) | Taka 101 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,004 Leone (Taka 40) | Taka 44 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,368,400 Leone (Taka 73,867) | Taka 42,189 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,978,570 Leone (Taka 59,934) | Taka 32,498 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Taka 25,563) | Taka 3,873 | + 560% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,424,360 Leone (Taka 34,328) | Taka 42,062 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,900,000 Leone (Taka 19,047) | Taka 24,788 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Taka 4,176) | Taka 3,366 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Taka 17,352) | Taka 2,008 | + 764% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,650,000 Leone (Taka 16,541) | Taka 43,783 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Taka 6,391) | Taka 14,583 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Taka 364) | Taka 292 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 50% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 86,429 Leone (Taka 866) | Taka 2,177 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,593 Leone (Taka 1,159) | Taka 2,485 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 275,000 Leone (Taka 2,757) | Taka 4,501 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Taka 3,007) | Taka 3,784 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,124,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,292 Leone (Taka 63) | Taka 92 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 716,870 Leone (Taka 7,186) | Taka 2,504 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 3% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Taka 301) | Taka 297 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Taka 150) | Taka 476 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Taka 752) | Taka 1,238 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Taka 427) | Taka 370 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Taka 324) | Taka 304 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Taka 275) | Taka 344 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,492 Leone (Taka 145) | Taka 90 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Taka 208) | Taka 110 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Taka 818) | Taka 326 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122,786 Leone (Taka 1,231) | Taka 1,455 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 756 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 249,086 Leone (Taka 2,497) | Taka 4,971 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66,306 Leone (Taka 665) | Taka 1,315 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,230 Leone (Taka 313) | Taka 516 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,864 Leone (Taka 119) | Taka 564 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 901 Leone (Taka 9) | Taka 21 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 613,830 Leone (Taka 6,154) | Taka 2,557 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,473 Leone (Taka 125) | Taka 228 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,681 prices entered by 387 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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