Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (Taka 448) | Taka 354 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (Taka 336) | Taka 372 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 192 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (Taka 224) | Taka 91 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,585 Leone (Taka 222) | Taka 156 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (Taka 168) | Taka 83 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (Taka 1,401) | Taka 697 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (Taka 196) | Taka 209 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 37 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (Taka 85) | Taka 488 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (Taka 560) | Taka 1,255 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 130 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 57 | - | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,000,000 Leone (Taka 89,662) | Taka 48,251 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Taka 84,058) | Taka 35,702 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Taka 14,290) | Taka 3,885 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (Taka 78,455) | Taka 61,660 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Taka 10,647) | Taka 33,185 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,381 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (Taka 6,164) | Taka 945 | + 553% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,561,340 Leone (Taka 8,750) | Taka 42,323 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Taka 3,572) | Taka 19,150 | - 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Taka 203) | Taka 561 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 61% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Taka 1,401) | Taka 2,028 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Taka 1,401) | Taka 3,683 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (Taka 1,681) | Taka 7,920 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Taka 1,681) | Taka 4,630 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (Taka 101) | Taka 128 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 3,514 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 54% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Taka 168) | Taka 228 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Taka 84) | Taka 647 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Taka 420) | Taka 1,685 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Taka 239) | Taka 409 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Taka 181) | Taka 325 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Taka 154) | Taka 468 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Taka 78) | Taka 94 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Taka 116) | Taka 172 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Taka 457) | Taka 640 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300,000 Leone (Taka 1,681) | Taka 1,598 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Taka 392) | Taka 896 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,777 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (Taka 2,017) | Taka 3,233 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Taka 448) | Taka 999 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Taka 226) | Taka 266 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Taka 74) | Taka 520 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Taka 4.48) | Taka 10 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Taka 4,483) | Taka 1,738 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 312 | - | |
| 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 785 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Bangladesh
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