- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,659 Leone (66元) | 53元 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32,367 Leone (27元) | 33元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,614 Leone (31元) | 15元 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,575 Leone (15元) | 16元 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,537 Leone (12元) | 16元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,274 Leone (19元) | 8元 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87,242 Leone (73元) | 63元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,928 Leone (20元) | 13元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (8元) | 7元 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,687 Leone (7元) | 5.64元 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,005 Leone (49元) | 114元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,027 Leone (17元) | 8元 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,004 Leone (3.33元) | 12元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,368,400 Leone (6,132元) | 9,680元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,978,570 Leone (4,975元) | 4,478元 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (2,122元) | 425元 | + 399% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,424,360 Leone (2,850元) | 5,710元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,900,000 Leone (1,581元) | 3,523元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (347元) | 304元 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (1,440元) | 88元 | + 1543% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,650,000 Leone (1,373元) | 2,242元 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (531元) | 678元 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (30元) | 40元 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 39元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 70% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 86,429 Leone (72元) | 554元 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,593 Leone (96元) | 280元 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 275,000 Leone (229元) | 614元 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (250元) | 672元 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 145,666元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,292 Leone (5.24元) | 7元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 716,870 Leone (597元) | 154元 | + 288% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (25元) | 26元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (12元) | 32元 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (62元) | 425元 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42,581 Leone (35元) | 30元 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (27元) | 37元 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (23元) | 38元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,492 Leone (12元) | 10元 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (17元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (68元) | 59元 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122,786 Leone (102元) | 159元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 249,086 Leone (207元) | 375元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66,306 Leone (55元) | 60元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,230 Leone (26元) | 34元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,864 Leone (10元) | 34元 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 901 Leone (0.75元) | 0.98元 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 613,830 Leone (511元) | 300元 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,473 Leone (10元) | 20元 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,359 prices entered by 572 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 31% more expensive than in China
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