Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (R$ 15) | R$ 34 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (R$ 10) | R$ 5.86 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,585 Leone (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (R$ 62) | R$ 26 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 5.66 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (R$ 3.77) | R$ 6 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (R$ 25) | R$ 44 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 4.90 | - | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,000,000 Leone (R$ 3,980) | R$ 3,725 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (R$ 3,731) | R$ 2,495 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (R$ 634) | R$ 593 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (R$ 3,483) | R$ 2,641 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (R$ 473) | R$ 1,683 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 510 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (R$ 274) | R$ 89 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 2,004 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (R$ 159) | R$ 631 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (R$ 9) | R$ 29 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 76% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 76% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (R$ 62) | R$ 249 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (R$ 62) | R$ 246 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (R$ 75) | R$ 412 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (R$ 75) | R$ 307 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,713 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (R$ 4.48) | R$ 5.53 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 229 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 69% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (R$ 7) | R$ 22 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (R$ 3.73) | R$ 44 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (R$ 19) | R$ 263 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (R$ 11) | R$ 23 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (R$ 7) | R$ 19 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (R$ 3.48) | R$ 8 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (R$ 5.15) | R$ 5.28 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (R$ 20) | R$ 55 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300,000 Leone (R$ 75) | R$ 113 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (R$ 17) | R$ 66 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (R$ 90) | R$ 199 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (R$ 3.30) | R$ 11 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (R$ 0.20) | R$ 1.29 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (R$ 199) | R$ 125 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,005 prices entered by 1,655 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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