Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (Rp 60,128) | Rp 45,378 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (Rp 45,096) | Rp 54,330 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 27,591 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (Rp 30,064) | Rp 19,722 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,585 Leone (Rp 29,752) | Rp 26,707 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (Rp 22,548) | Rp 18,501 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (Rp 187,899) | Rp 56,542 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (Rp 26,306) | Rp 42,973 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 22,558 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (Rp 11,387) | Rp 34,959 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (Rp 75,159) | Rp 337,317 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 20,426 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 17,971 | - | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,000,000 Leone (Rp 12,025,519) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Rp 11,273,924) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Rp 1,916,567) | Rp 496,641 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (Rp 10,522,329) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Rp 1,428,030) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,211,340 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (Rp 826,754) | Rp 400,530 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,056,150 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Rp 479,142) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Rp 27,276) | Rp 43,866 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 67% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Rp 187,899) | Rp 624,572 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Rp 187,899) | Rp 439,901 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (Rp 225,478) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Rp 225,478) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (Rp 13,529) | Rp 11,904 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 48% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Rp 22,548) | Rp 36,367 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Rp 11,274) | Rp 60,467 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Rp 56,370) | Rp 313,421 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Rp 32,003) | Rp 130,123 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Rp 24,317) | Rp 19,595 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Rp 20,627) | Rp 34,558 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Rp 10,522) | Rp 30,035 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Rp 15,574) | Rp 15,580 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Rp 61,293) | Rp 88,350 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300,000 Leone (Rp 225,478) | Rp 216,012 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Rp 52,612) | Rp 104,481 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (Rp 270,574) | Rp 383,761 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Rp 60,128) | Rp 162,937 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Rp 30,280) | Rp 36,298 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Rp 9,971) | Rp 40,791 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Rp 601) | Rp 2,029 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Rp 601,276) | Rp 496,553 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 35,528 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 641 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
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