- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,659 Leone (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32,367 Leone (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,614 Leone (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,575 Leone (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,537 Leone (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,274 Leone (R$ 10) | R$ 4.82 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87,242 Leone (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,928 Leone (R$ 10) | R$ 5.67 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (R$ 4.31) | R$ 3.25 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,687 Leone (R$ 3.74) | R$ 4.58 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,005 Leone (R$ 25) | R$ 40 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,027 Leone (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,004 Leone (R$ 1.72) | R$ 3.21 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,368,400 Leone (R$ 3,173) | R$ 3,128 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,978,570 Leone (R$ 2,575) | R$ 1,943 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (R$ 1,098) | R$ 633 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,424,360 Leone (R$ 1,475) | R$ 2,139 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,900,000 Leone (R$ 818) | R$ 1,338 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (R$ 179) | R$ 396 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (R$ 745) | R$ 81 | + 815% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,650,000 Leone (R$ 711) | R$ 1,724 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (R$ 275) | R$ 425 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 71% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 86,429 Leone (R$ 37) | R$ 204 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,593 Leone (R$ 50) | R$ 181 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 275,000 Leone (R$ 118) | R$ 335 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (R$ 129) | R$ 253 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,431 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,822 Leone (R$ 2.94) | R$ 4.35 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 716,870 Leone (R$ 309) | R$ 201 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (R$ 6) | R$ 47 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (R$ 32) | R$ 235 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42,581 Leone (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (R$ 12) | R$ 14 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,790 Leone (R$ 7) | R$ 5.84 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (R$ 9) | R$ 4.03 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (R$ 35) | R$ 39 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122,786 Leone (R$ 53) | R$ 96 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 249,086 Leone (R$ 107) | R$ 179 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66,306 Leone (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,230 Leone (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,864 Leone (R$ 5.11) | R$ 11 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,695 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 901 Leone (R$ 0.39) | R$ 1.22 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 613,830 Leone (R$ 264) | R$ 117 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,473 Leone (R$ 5.37) | R$ 10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,070 prices entered by 2,382 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 23% more expensive than in Brazil
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