Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (Taka 536) | Taka 535 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (Taka 342) | Taka 449 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (Taka 259) | Taka 240 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (Taka 150) | Taka 102 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (Taka 123) | Taka 133 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (Taka 205) | Taka 80 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (Taka 278) | Taka 347 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (Taka 205) | Taka 207 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (Taka 171) | Taka 26 | + 551% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (Taka 50) | Taka 571 | - 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (Taka 512) | Taka 1,347 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (Taka 205) | Taka 112 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (Taka 30) | Taka 53 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 236% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (Taka 243,056) | Taka 43,087 | + 464% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Taka 102,476) | Taka 21,416 | + 379% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Taka 17,421) | Taka 4,489 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 37,342 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Taka 12,980) | Taka 20,129 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Taka 2,846) | Taka 3,105 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Taka 11,825) | Taka 947 | + 1148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone (Taka 10,931) | Taka 36,542 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Taka 4,355) | Taka 16,205 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Taka 248) | Taka 369 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 54% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Taka 1,708) | Taka 2,612 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Taka 1,708) | Taka 3,117 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (Taka 2,050) | Taka 9,947 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Taka 2,050) | Taka 6,827 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,500 Leone (Taka 58) | Taka 91 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 52% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Taka 205) | Taka 296 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Taka 102) | Taka 1,395 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Taka 512) | Taka 1,191 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Taka 291) | Taka 498 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Taka 221) | Taka 208 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Taka 187) | Taka 690 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Taka 96) | Taka 173 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Taka 142) | Taka 229 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Taka 557) | Taka 304 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (Taka 1,572) | Taka 1,410 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Taka 478) | Taka 885 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (Taka 2,211) | Taka 3,617 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Taka 547) | Taka 1,328 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Taka 275) | Taka 393 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Taka 91) | Taka 594 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Taka 5.47) | Taka 2.19 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Taka 5,465) | Taka 1,057 | + 417% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 264 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 602 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00683
BDT
/
SLL
Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 221% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh