Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to India
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| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is about the same as in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (₨337) | ₨378 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (₨253) | ₨353 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨171 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (₨169) | ₨58 | + 189% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,585 Leone (₨167) | ₨84 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (₨126) | ₨45 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (₨1,053) | ₨255 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (₨147) | ₨176 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨32 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (₨64) | ₨169 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (₨421) | ₨847 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨96 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨40 | - | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,000,000 Leone (₨67,418) | ₨54,265 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (₨63,204) | ₨31,900 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (₨10,745) | ₨4,734 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (₨58,991) | ₨29,878 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (₨8,006) | ₨17,317 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨4,834 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (₨4,635) | ₨712 | + 551% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,561,340 Leone (₨6,579) | ₨30,621 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (₨2,686) | ₨11,138 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (₨153) | ₨532 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨530 | - | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 64% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (₨1,053) | ₨2,548 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (₨1,053) | ₨2,934 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (₨1,264) | ₨4,380 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (₨1,264) | ₨3,418 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,030,960 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (₨76) | ₨104 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,120 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 46% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (₨126) | ₨141 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (₨63) | ₨318 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (₨316) | ₨871 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (₨179) | ₨372 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (₨136) | ₨187 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (₨116) | ₨288 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (₨59) | ₨162 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (₨87) | ₨88 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (₨344) | ₨311 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is about the same as in India | ||||
| Sierra Leone | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300,000 Leone (₨1,264) | ₨1,430 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (₨295) | ₨692 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,394 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (₨1,517) | ₨1,961 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (₨337) | ₨882 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (₨170) | ₨211 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (₨56) | ₨187 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,020 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (₨3.37) | ₨1.27 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (₨3,371) | ₨1,641 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨303 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,851 prices entered by 1,209 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 5% more expensive than in India
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