- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,659 Leone (63元) | 50元 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32,367 Leone (26元) | 34元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,614 Leone (30元) | 15元 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,575 Leone (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,537 Leone (11元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,274 Leone (18元) | 8元 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87,242 Leone (69元) | 57元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,928 Leone (19元) | 13元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (8元) | 6元 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,687 Leone (7元) | 5.62元 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,005 Leone (47元) | 115元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,027 Leone (16元) | 7元 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,004 Leone (3.16元) | 12元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,368,400 Leone (5,816元) | 9,312元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,978,570 Leone (4,719元) | 4,326元 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (2,013元) | 438元 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,424,360 Leone (2,703元) | 5,527元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,900,000 Leone (1,500元) | 3,447元 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (329元) | 302元 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (1,366元) | 83元 | + 1553% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,650,000 Leone (1,302元) | 2,087元 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (503元) | 714元 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (29元) | 36元 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 71% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 86,429 Leone (68元) | 556元 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,593 Leone (91元) | 260元 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 275,000 Leone (217元) | 624元 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (237元) | 694元 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 88% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,509元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,822 Leone (5.39元) | 7元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 716,870 Leone (566元) | 156元 | + 262% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (24元) | 26元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (12元) | 31元 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (59元) | 493元 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42,581 Leone (34元) | 29元 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (26元) | 36元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (22元) | 36元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,790 Leone (12元) | 9元 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (16元) | 13元 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (64元) | 57元 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122,786 Leone (97元) | 149元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 777元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 249,086 Leone (197元) | 375元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66,306 Leone (52元) | 58元 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,230 Leone (25元) | 34元 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,864 Leone (9元) | 33元 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,255元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 901 Leone (0.71元) | 1.03元 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 613,830 Leone (485元) | 309元 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,473 Leone (10元) | 20元 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,386 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 28% more expensive than in China
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