Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (Rp 109,373) | Rp 48,150 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (Rp 69,735) | Rp 54,894 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (Rp 52,801) | Rp 30,099 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (Rp 30,683) | Rp 20,570 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (Rp 25,105) | Rp 25,479 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (Rp 41,841) | Rp 16,222 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (Rp 56,808) | Rp 59,701 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (Rp 41,841) | Rp 37,956 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (Rp 34,867) | Rp 19,374 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (Rp 10,207) | Rp 34,923 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (Rp 104,602) | Rp 356,233 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (Rp 41,841) | Rp 19,537 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (Rp 6,031) | Rp 19,724 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 149% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (Rp 49,619,913) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Rp 20,920,489) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Rp 3,556,483) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,604,130 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Rp 2,649,929) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Rp 580,975) | Rp 813,523 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Rp 2,414,029) | Rp 354,270 | + 581% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,466,670 Leone (Rp 2,045,564) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Rp 889,121) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Rp 50,614) | Rp 60,481 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 67,068 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Rp 348,675) | Rp 655,630 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Rp 348,675) | Rp 423,397 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (Rp 418,410) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Rp 418,410) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,902,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (Rp 9,947) | Rp 8,988 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 237,123 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Rp 41,841) | Rp 23,300 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Rp 20,920) | Rp 87,183 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Rp 104,602) | Rp 254,843 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Rp 59,387) | Rp 49,080 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Rp 45,124) | Rp 19,454 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Rp 38,277) | Rp 36,205 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Rp 19,526) | Rp 18,007 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Rp 28,900) | Rp 11,130 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Rp 113,739) | Rp 86,706 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (Rp 320,846) | Rp 166,095 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Rp 97,629) | Rp 104,958 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (Rp 451,274) | Rp 388,033 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Rp 111,576) | Rp 111,803 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Rp 56,190) | Rp 35,619 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Rp 18,502) | Rp 47,498 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Rp 1,116) | Rp 1,799 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Rp 1,115,759) | Rp 579,157 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (Rp 20,920) | Rp 28,887 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 962 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia
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