Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (Rp 58,569) | Rp 42,071 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (Rp 43,927) | Rp 59,155 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,882 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (Rp 29,284) | Rp 22,164 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59,640 Leone (Rp 43,663) | Rp 29,483 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (Rp 21,963) | Rp 16,297 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (Rp 183,028) | Rp 85,378 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (Rp 25,624) | Rp 49,699 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 18,198 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (Rp 11,092) | Rp 34,828 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (Rp 73,211) | Rp 346,370 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80,000 Leone (Rp 58,569) | Rp 19,569 | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 19,984 | - | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,193,000 Leone (Rp 3,069,741) | Rp 22,132,400 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Rp 10,981,664) | Rp 12,062,800 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Rp 1,866,883) | Rp 2,028,600 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (Rp 10,249,553) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Rp 1,391,011) | Rp 4,666,280 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (Rp 805,322) | Rp 378,883 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,561,340 Leone (Rp 1,143,074) | Rp 3,847,970 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Rp 466,721) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Rp 26,569) | Rp 55,394 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 87,128 | - | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 72% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Rp 183,028) | Rp 789,983 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Rp 183,028) | Rp 508,463 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (Rp 219,633) | Rp 1,331,530 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Rp 219,633) | Rp 1,331,210 | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,786,000 Leone (Rp 77,447,086) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (Rp 13,178) | Rp 12,221 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Rp 21,963) | Rp 22,456 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Rp 10,982) | Rp 96,147 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Rp 54,908) | Rp 326,191 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Rp 31,174) | Rp 66,604 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125,000 Leone (Rp 91,514) | Rp 26,592 | + 244% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Rp 20,093) | Rp 33,023 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40,000 Leone (Rp 29,284) | Rp 27,953 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Rp 15,170) | Rp 11,693 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Rp 59,704) | Rp 82,004 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350,000 Leone (Rp 256,239) | Rp 245,575 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Rp 51,248) | Rp 104,570 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (Rp 263,560) | Rp 363,253 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Rp 58,569) | Rp 149,637 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Rp 29,495) | Rp 38,584 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60,000 Leone (Rp 43,927) | Rp 50,891 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,204,710 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Rp 586) | Rp 3,584 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Rp 585,689) | Rp 463,013 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 40,054 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 851 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia
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