Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (Taka 683) | Taka 263 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (Taka 435) | Taka 344 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (Taka 330) | Taka 162 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,567 Leone (Taka 170) | Taka 74 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26,225 Leone (Taka 228) | Taka 112 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,538 Leone (Taka 179) | Taka 50 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (Taka 355) | Taka 581 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54,721 Leone (Taka 477) | Taka 172 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (Taka 87) | Taka 26 | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,446 Leone (Taka 65) | Taka 391 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70,479 Leone (Taka 614) | Taka 1,758 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,532 Leone (Taka 179) | Taka 103 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,810 Leone (Taka 68) | Taka 41 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 192% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,546,000 Leone (Taka 178,939) | Taka 59,451 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Taka 130,638) | Taka 33,978 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Taka 22,208) | Taka 4,046 | + 449% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 35,113 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Taka 16,547) | Taka 15,590 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Taka 3,628) | Taka 3,803 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Taka 15,074) | Taka 1,167 | + 1192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,650,000 Leone (Taka 14,370) | Taka 35,909 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Taka 5,552) | Taka 13,069 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Taka 316) | Taka 431 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Taka 2,177) | Taka 1,746 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Taka 2,177) | Taka 1,826 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 900,000 Leone (Taka 7,838) | Taka 5,220 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Taka 2,613) | Taka 4,121 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,554,870 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (Taka 62) | Taka 96 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,898 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Taka 261) | Taka 133 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Taka 131) | Taka 498 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Taka 653) | Taka 1,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Taka 371) | Taka 400 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Taka 282) | Taka 164 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Taka 239) | Taka 356 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Taka 122) | Taka 84 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Taka 180) | Taka 141 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Taka 710) | Taka 167 | + 326% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (Taka 2,004) | Taka 1,289 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Taka 610) | Taka 888 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (Taka 2,818) | Taka 1,790 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Taka 697) | Taka 817 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Taka 351) | Taka 304 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Taka 116) | Taka 536 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Taka 7) | Taka 1.67 | + 318% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Taka 6,967) | Taka 1,882 | + 270% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (Taka 131) | Taka 272 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,397 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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