Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (Rp 116,822) | Rp 62,230 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (Rp 74,485) | Rp 52,137 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (Rp 56,398) | Rp 30,582 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,567 Leone (Rp 29,148) | Rp 18,388 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26,225 Leone (Rp 39,067) | Rp 26,104 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,538 Leone (Rp 30,595) | Rp 14,341 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (Rp 60,678) | Rp 77,272 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54,721 Leone (Rp 81,518) | Rp 38,806 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (Rp 14,897) | Rp 19,485 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,446 Leone (Rp 11,093) | Rp 32,212 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70,479 Leone (Rp 104,992) | Rp 339,997 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,532 Leone (Rp 30,586) | Rp 15,796 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,810 Leone (Rp 11,634) | Rp 17,158 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 178% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,546,000 Leone (Rp 30,607,218) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Rp 22,345,385) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Rp 3,798,715) | Rp 772,430 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,942,790 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Rp 2,830,415) | Rp 3,311,200 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Rp 620,545) | Rp 502,555 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Rp 2,578,449) | Rp 285,184 | + 804% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,650,000 Leone (Rp 2,457,992) | Rp 4,793,310 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Rp 949,679) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Rp 54,061) | Rp 69,682 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 51,169 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Rp 372,423) | Rp 655,076 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Rp 372,423) | Rp 457,119 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 900,000 Leone (Rp 1,340,723) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Rp 446,908) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| 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 490,945,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (Rp 10,624) | Rp 9,156 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Rp 44,691) | Rp 30,938 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Rp 22,345) | Rp 82,186 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Rp 111,727) | Rp 280,243 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Rp 63,432) | Rp 38,725 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Rp 48,197) | Rp 26,962 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Rp 40,884) | Rp 34,072 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Rp 20,856) | Rp 16,791 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Rp 30,868) | Rp 13,618 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Rp 121,486) | Rp 63,841 | + 90% | |
| 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 342,699) | Rp 184,270 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Rp 104,278) | Rp 105,975 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (Rp 482,011) | Rp 413,601 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Rp 119,175) | Rp 152,100 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Rp 60,017) | Rp 44,543 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Rp 19,762) | Rp 59,628 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Rp 1,192) | Rp 1,635 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Rp 1,191,754) | Rp 597,783 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (Rp 22,345) | Rp 24,831 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,165 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia
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