- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,659 Leone (Rp 135,097) | Rp 64,942 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32,367 Leone (Rp 54,892) | Rp 50,397 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,614 Leone (Rp 63,790) | Rp 31,350 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,575 Leone (Rp 29,805) | Rp 18,922 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,537 Leone (Rp 24,654) | Rp 22,795 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,274 Leone (Rp 39,471) | Rp 15,321 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87,242 Leone (Rp 147,957) | Rp 67,443 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,928 Leone (Rp 40,580) | Rp 37,720 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (Rp 16,959) | Rp 18,389 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,687 Leone (Rp 14,732) | Rp 31,175 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,005 Leone (Rp 100,068) | Rp 363,342 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,027 Leone (Rp 33,965) | Rp 18,399 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,004 Leone (Rp 6,791) | Rp 15,886 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,368,400 Leone (Rp 12,496,292) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,978,570 Leone (Rp 10,139,238) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Rp 4,324,622) | Rp 899,203 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,424,360 Leone (Rp 5,807,476) | Rp 8,255,600 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,900,000 Leone (Rp 3,222,267) | Rp 4,645,870 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Rp 706,455) | Rp 630,805 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Rp 2,935,418) | Rp 243,207 | + 1107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,650,000 Leone (Rp 2,798,285) | Rp 4,550,930 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Rp 1,081,156) | Rp 1,689,490 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Rp 61,546) | Rp 61,664 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,521 | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 56% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 86,429 Leone (Rp 146,577) | Rp 612,994 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,593 Leone (Rp 196,038) | Rp 416,812 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 275,000 Leone (Rp 466,381) | Rp 974,726 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Rp 508,779) | Rp 821,580 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 470,268,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,822 Leone (Rp 11,570) | Rp 8,713 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 716,870 Leone (Rp 1,215,762) | Rp 376,741 | + 223% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Rp 50,878) | Rp 25,888 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Rp 25,439) | Rp 86,121 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Rp 127,195) | Rp 362,813 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Rp 72,214) | Rp 45,322 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Rp 54,870) | Rp 23,501 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Rp 46,544) | Rp 33,880 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,492 Leone (Rp 24,577) | Rp 15,234 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Rp 35,142) | Rp 13,078 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Rp 138,304) | Rp 92,813 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122,786 Leone (Rp 208,236) | Rp 207,987 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 98,924 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 390,835 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 249,086 Leone (Rp 422,432) | Rp 480,517 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66,306 Leone (Rp 112,450) | Rp 125,911 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,230 Leone (Rp 52,964) | Rp 46,550 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,864 Leone (Rp 20,120) | Rp 57,305 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 8,006,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 901 Leone (Rp 1,527) | Rp 1,764 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 613,830 Leone (Rp 1,041,013) | Rp 536,205 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,473 Leone (Rp 21,154) | Rp 24,432 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,845 prices entered by 350 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia
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