Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (R$ 43) | R$ 28 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (R$ 27) | R$ 27 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (R$ 12) | R$ 3.88 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (R$ 16) | R$ 5.58 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (R$ 14) | R$ 4.56 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (R$ 4.02) | R$ 4.82 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (R$ 41) | R$ 38 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (R$ 2.37) | R$ 3.37 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 255% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (R$ 19,538) | R$ 3,110 | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (R$ 8,237) | R$ 1,814 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (R$ 1,400) | R$ 493 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,061 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (R$ 1,043) | R$ 1,276 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (R$ 229) | R$ 357 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (R$ 951) | R$ 79 | + 1097% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone (R$ 879) | R$ 1,672 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (R$ 350) | R$ 471 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (R$ 137) | R$ 209 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (R$ 137) | R$ 192 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (R$ 165) | R$ 324 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (R$ 165) | R$ 247 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,728 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (R$ 3.92) | R$ 4.43 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 223 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (R$ 8) | R$ 41 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (R$ 41) | R$ 217 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (R$ 8) | R$ 5.93 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (R$ 11) | R$ 4.07 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (R$ 45) | R$ 43 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (R$ 126) | R$ 94 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (R$ 38) | R$ 53 | - 27% | |
| 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$ 178) | R$ 183 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (R$ 44) | R$ 25 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,532 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (R$ 0.44) | R$ 1.27 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (R$ 439) | R$ 117 | + 275% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,592 prices entered by 1,567 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 81% more expensive than in Brazil
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