- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,659 Leone (R$ 35) | R$ 29 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32,367 Leone (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,614 Leone (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,575 Leone (R$ 8) | R$ 3.26 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,537 Leone (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,274 Leone (R$ 10) | R$ 4.68 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87,242 Leone (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,928 Leone (R$ 11) | R$ 5.61 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (R$ 4.45) | R$ 3.26 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,687 Leone (R$ 3.87) | R$ 4.57 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,005 Leone (R$ 26) | R$ 40 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,027 Leone (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,004 Leone (R$ 1.78) | R$ 3.20 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,368,400 Leone (R$ 3,281) | R$ 3,158 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,978,570 Leone (R$ 2,662) | R$ 1,960 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (R$ 1,135) | R$ 577 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,424,360 Leone (R$ 1,525) | R$ 2,133 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,900,000 Leone (R$ 846) | R$ 1,335 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (R$ 185) | R$ 409 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (R$ 771) | R$ 83 | + 826% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,650,000 Leone (R$ 735) | R$ 1,724 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (R$ 284) | R$ 429 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 22% | |
| 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$ 38) | R$ 205 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,593 Leone (R$ 51) | R$ 183 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 275,000 Leone (R$ 122) | R$ 329 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (R$ 134) | R$ 259 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,151 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,822 Leone (R$ 3.04) | R$ 4.30 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 716,870 Leone (R$ 319) | R$ 202 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (R$ 7) | R$ 47 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (R$ 33) | R$ 236 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42,581 Leone (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 8% | |
| 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 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,492 Leone (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (R$ 9) | R$ 4.05 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (R$ 36) | R$ 39 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122,786 Leone (R$ 55) | R$ 96 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 249,086 Leone (R$ 111) | R$ 176 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66,306 Leone (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,230 Leone (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,864 Leone (R$ 5.28) | R$ 11 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,724 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 901 Leone (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.13 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 613,830 Leone (R$ 273) | R$ 116 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,473 Leone (R$ 5.55) | R$ 10 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,377 prices entered by 2,603 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 26% more expensive than in Brazil
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