Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 5.58 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72,000 Leone (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80,000 Leone (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 4.55 | - | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,193,000 Leone (R$ 1,132) | R$ 4,056 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,687 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 733 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 3,007 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,975 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 529 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 91 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,793 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 650 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 31 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 287 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 279 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 408 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 316 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,786,000 Leone (R$ 28,570) | R$ 117,661 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 248 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 288 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125,000 Leone (R$ 34) | R$ 14 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40,000 Leone (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.67 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 60 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350,000 Leone (R$ 95) | R$ 115 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 60 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 237 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 239 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60,000 Leone (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,819 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 140 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,972 prices entered by 1,419 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 6% cheaper than in Brazil
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