Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (41元) | 41元 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (26元) | 37元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (20元) | 17元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (11元) | 14元 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (16元) | 9元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (21元) | 48元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (16元) | 13元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (13元) | 6元 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (3.81元) | 7元 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (39元) | 97元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (16元) | 9元 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (2.25元) | 13元 | - 83% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (18,499元) | 13,898元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (7,799元) | 8,379元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (1,326元) | 462元 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,525元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (988元) | 4,376元 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (217元) | 516元 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (900元) | 140元 | + 542% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone (832元) | 1,829元 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (331元) | 546元 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (19元) | 50元 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 66% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (130元) | 511元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (130元) | 288元 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (156元) | 654元 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (156元) | 844元 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,500 Leone (4.42元) | 8元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 59% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (16元) | 28元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (8元) | 27元 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (39元) | 386元 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (22元) | 30元 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (17元) | 19元 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (14元) | 44元 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (7元) | 21元 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (11元) | 16元 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (42元) | 82元 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (120元) | 260元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (36元) | 122元 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (168元) | 319元 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (42元) | 90元 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (21元) | 31元 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (7元) | 19元 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (0.42元) | 0.24元 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (416元) | 410元 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 38元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,156 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is about the same as in China
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