Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (R$ 19) | R$ 31 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (R$ 8) | R$ 4.39 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (R$ 10) | R$ 4.83 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (R$ 2.79) | R$ 5.69 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (R$ 29) | R$ 42 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (R$ 1.65) | R$ 3.82 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 173% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (R$ 13,548) | R$ 2,814 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (R$ 5,712) | R$ 2,001 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (R$ 971) | R$ 569 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,236 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (R$ 724) | R$ 1,472 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (R$ 159) | R$ 404 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (R$ 659) | R$ 84 | + 683% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone (R$ 609) | R$ 2,006 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (R$ 243) | R$ 586 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 59% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (R$ 95) | R$ 244 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (R$ 95) | R$ 219 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (R$ 114) | R$ 349 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (R$ 114) | R$ 266 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,696 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,500 Leone (R$ 3.24) | R$ 7 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (R$ 5.71) | R$ 52 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (R$ 29) | R$ 244 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (R$ 5.33) | R$ 6 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (R$ 8) | R$ 4.57 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (R$ 31) | R$ 48 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (R$ 88) | R$ 92 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (R$ 27) | R$ 53 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (R$ 123) | R$ 189 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (R$ 5.05) | R$ 10 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.29 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (R$ 305) | R$ 122 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,335 prices entered by 2,023 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 36% more expensive than in Brazil
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