Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (29元) | 46元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (22元) | 40元 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (14元) | 18元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,585 Leone (14元) | 19元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (11元) | 11元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (90元) | 63元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (13元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (5.44元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (36元) | 118元 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 16元 | - | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,000,000 Leone (5,740元) | 15,059元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (5,381元) | 9,006元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (915元) | 421元 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (5,022元) | 7,547元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (682元) | 4,347元 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 262元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (395元) | 115元 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,143元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (229元) | 589元 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (13元) | 39元 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 74% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (90元) | 529元 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (90元) | 248元 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (108元) | 626元 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (108元) | 828元 | - 87% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (6元) | 9元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 73% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (11元) | 39元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (5.38元) | 27元 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (27元) | 391元 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (15元) | 53元 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (12元) | 33元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (10元) | 34元 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (5.02元) | 13元 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (7元) | 15元 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (29元) | 74元 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Sierra Leone | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300,000 Leone (108元) | 265元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (25元) | 110元 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (129元) | 348元 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (29元) | 79元 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (14元) | 29元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (4.76元) | 18元 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (0.29元) | 0.20元 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (287元) | 410元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 24元 | - | |
| 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 1,376 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 28% cheaper than in China
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