Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (50元) | 54元 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (32元) | 36元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (24元) | 15元 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (14元) | 14元 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (11元) | 14元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (19元) | 9元 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (26元) | 56元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (19元) | 12元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (16元) | 6元 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (4.65元) | 6元 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (48元) | 108元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (19元) | 9元 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (2.75元) | 10元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 166% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (22,607元) | 7,480元 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (9,532元) | 4,546元 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (1,620元) | 406元 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,893元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (1,207元) | 3,954元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (265元) | 261元 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (1,100元) | 84元 | + 1212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone (1,017元) | 2,223元 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (405元) | 622元 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (23元) | 47元 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 44元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (159元) | 359元 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (159元) | 227元 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (191元) | 569元 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (191元) | 513元 | - 63% | |
| 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 | - | 160,747元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (4.53元) | 6元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 177元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (19元) | 29元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (10元) | 35元 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (48元) | 441元 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (27元) | 31元 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (21元) | 38元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (17元) | 33元 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (9元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (13元) | 11元 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (52元) | 84元 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (146元) | 201元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (44元) | 94元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 978元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (206元) | 413元 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (51元) | 70元 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (26元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (8元) | 31元 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (0.51元) | 0.55元 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (508元) | 419元 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (10元) | 22元 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,923 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 34% more expensive than in China
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