Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨381 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨345 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨165 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨59 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72,000 Leone (₨289) | ₨96 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨45 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨264 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨185 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨36 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨160 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨929 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80,000 Leone (₨321) | ₨101 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨41 | - | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,193,000 Leone (₨16,824) | ₨43,214 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨27,629 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,189 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨25,563 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,958 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,768 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨679 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨26,455 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,152 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨449 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨440 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is about the same as in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,406 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,598 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,063 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,891 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 21% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,786,000 Leone (₨424,453) | ₨2,100,670 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨103 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,234 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨107 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨266 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,031 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨364 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125,000 Leone (₨502) | ₨199 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨265 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40,000 Leone (₨160) | ₨171 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨281 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is about the same as in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350,000 Leone (₨1,404) | ₨1,542 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨691 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,670 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,061 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨648 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨207 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60,000 Leone (₨241) | ₨204 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨43,684 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.37 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,714 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨292 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,541 prices entered by 809 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is about the same as in India
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