Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (R$ 35) | R$ 29 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,567 Leone (R$ 9) | R$ 3.33 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26,225 Leone (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,538 Leone (R$ 9) | R$ 5.64 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54,721 Leone (R$ 24) | R$ 6.00 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (R$ 4.43) | R$ 4.05 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,446 Leone (R$ 3.30) | R$ 4.55 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70,479 Leone (R$ 31) | R$ 40 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,532 Leone (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,810 Leone (R$ 3.46) | R$ 3.34 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 146% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,546,000 Leone (R$ 9,103) | R$ 3,268 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (R$ 6,646) | R$ 1,940 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (R$ 1,130) | R$ 563 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,039 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (R$ 842) | R$ 1,324 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (R$ 185) | R$ 348 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (R$ 767) | R$ 79 | + 876% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,650,000 Leone (R$ 731) | R$ 1,534 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (R$ 282) | R$ 428 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (R$ 111) | R$ 199 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (R$ 111) | R$ 166 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 900,000 Leone (R$ 399) | R$ 306 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (R$ 133) | R$ 242 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,899 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (R$ 3.16) | R$ 4.35 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 211 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (R$ 13) | R$ 18 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (R$ 7) | R$ 43 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (R$ 33) | R$ 241 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (R$ 6) | R$ 5.31 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (R$ 9) | R$ 3.69 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (R$ 36) | R$ 37 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (R$ 102) | R$ 101 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (R$ 31) | R$ 51 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (R$ 143) | R$ 177 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (R$ 35) | R$ 23 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (R$ 5.88) | R$ 12 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,758 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (R$ 0.35) | R$ 1.17 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (R$ 354) | R$ 114 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,464 prices entered by 1,245 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 46% more expensive than in Brazil
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