Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (Taka 650) | Taka 230 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (Taka 414) | Taka 376 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (Taka 314) | Taka 184 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (Taka 182) | Taka 79 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (Taka 149) | Taka 105 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (Taka 249) | Taka 54 | + 363% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (Taka 337) | Taka 526 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (Taka 249) | Taka 159 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (Taka 207) | Taka 28 | + 636% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (Taka 61) | Taka 442 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (Taka 621) | Taka 1,498 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (Taka 249) | Taka 102 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (Taka 36) | Taka 45 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 230% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (Taka 294,777) | Taka 64,159 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Taka 124,283) | Taka 34,477 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Taka 21,128) | Taka 4,050 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 39,073 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Taka 15,742) | Taka 22,885 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Taka 3,451) | Taka 4,140 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Taka 14,341) | Taka 1,099 | + 1205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,466,670 Leone (Taka 12,152) | Taka 37,254 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Taka 5,282) | Taka 15,000 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Taka 301) | Taka 411 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 621 | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Taka 2,071) | Taka 1,987 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Taka 2,071) | Taka 2,314 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (Taka 2,486) | Taka 4,295 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Taka 2,486) | Taka 4,454 | - 44% | |
| 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 3,080,790 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (Taka 59) | Taka 94 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,477 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Taka 249) | Taka 129 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Taka 124) | Taka 491 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Taka 621) | Taka 1,039 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Taka 353) | Taka 405 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Taka 268) | Taka 230 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Taka 227) | Taka 411 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Taka 116) | Taka 82 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Taka 172) | Taka 100 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Taka 676) | Taka 240 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (Taka 1,906) | Taka 1,281 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Taka 580) | Taka 958 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (Taka 2,681) | Taka 2,103 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Taka 663) | Taka 1,179 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Taka 334) | Taka 284 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Taka 110) | Taka 638 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Taka 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Taka 6,628) | Taka 1,420 | + 367% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (Taka 124) | Taka 257 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 903 prices entered by 247 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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