- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,659 Leone (Taka 775) | Taka 378 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32,367 Leone (Taka 315) | Taka 438 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,614 Leone (Taka 366) | Taka 220 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,575 Leone (Taka 171) | Taka 74 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,537 Leone (Taka 141) | Taka 102 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,274 Leone (Taka 226) | Taka 56 | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87,242 Leone (Taka 849) | Taka 330 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,928 Leone (Taka 233) | Taka 148 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (Taka 97) | Taka 24 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,687 Leone (Taka 85) | Taka 318 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,005 Leone (Taka 574) | Taka 2,478 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,027 Leone (Taka 195) | Taka 101 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,004 Leone (Taka 39) | Taka 48 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 158% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,368,400 Leone (Taka 71,691) | Taka 43,806 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,978,570 Leone (Taka 58,169) | Taka 35,106 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Taka 24,810) | Taka 3,522 | + 604% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,424,360 Leone (Taka 33,317) | Taka 46,238 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,900,000 Leone (Taka 18,486) | Taka 24,863 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Taka 4,053) | Taka 2,602 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Taka 16,840) | Taka 1,713 | + 883% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,650,000 Leone (Taka 16,054) | Taka 41,130 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Taka 6,203) | Taka 14,071 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Taka 353) | Taka 307 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 549 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 51% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 86,429 Leone (Taka 841) | Taka 2,210 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,593 Leone (Taka 1,125) | Taka 2,415 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 275,000 Leone (Taka 2,676) | Taka 5,111 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Taka 2,919) | Taka 3,953 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,822 Leone (Taka 66) | Taka 88 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 716,870 Leone (Taka 6,975) | Taka 2,280 | + 206% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Taka 292) | Taka 300 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Taka 146) | Taka 540 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Taka 730) | Taka 1,187 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Taka 414) | Taka 339 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Taka 315) | Taka 302 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Taka 267) | Taka 359 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,790 Leone (Taka 154) | Taka 91 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Taka 202) | Taka 107 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Taka 793) | Taka 300 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122,786 Leone (Taka 1,195) | Taka 951 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,973 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 249,086 Leone (Taka 2,423) | Taka 2,831 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66,306 Leone (Taka 645) | Taka 1,364 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,230 Leone (Taka 304) | Taka 305 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,864 Leone (Taka 115) | Taka 501 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 901 Leone (Taka 9) | Taka 22 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 613,830 Leone (Taka 5,972) | Taka 2,337 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,473 Leone (Taka 121) | Taka 230 | - 47% | |
| 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 2,343 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00973
BDT
/
SLL
Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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