Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (57元) | 45元 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (36元) | 34元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (27元) | 15元 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,567 Leone (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26,225 Leone (19元) | 13元 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,538 Leone (15元) | 8元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (29元) | 59元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54,721 Leone (40元) | 15元 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (7元) | 6.00元 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,446 Leone (5.38元) | 5.17元 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70,479 Leone (51元) | 112元 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,532 Leone (15元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,810 Leone (5.64元) | 14元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 120% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,546,000 Leone (14,846元) | 9,398元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (10,839元) | 4,943元 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (1,843元) | 431元 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 5,740元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (1,373元) | 3,007元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (301元) | 285元 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (1,251元) | 96元 | + 1205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,650,000 Leone (1,192元) | 2,464元 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (461元) | 561元 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (26元) | 38元 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (181元) | 481元 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (181元) | 250元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 900,000 Leone (650元) | 647元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (217元) | 620元 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 134,340元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (5.15元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 149元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (22元) | 37元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (11元) | 45元 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (54元) | 347元 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (31元) | 62元 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (23元) | 47元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (20元) | 31元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (10元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (15元) | 12元 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (59元) | 71元 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (166元) | 177元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (51元) | 100元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (234元) | 395元 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (58元) | 68元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (29元) | 33元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (10元) | 31元 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (0.58元) | 0.31元 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (578元) | 335元 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (11元) | 22元 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,079 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 30% more expensive than in China
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