Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (Rp 89,114) | Rp 61,205 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (Rp 56,818) | Rp 48,353 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (Rp 43,021) | Rp 29,046 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (Rp 25,000) | Rp 21,836 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (Rp 20,454) | Rp 22,834 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (Rp 34,091) | Rp 14,630 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (Rp 46,286) | Rp 66,405 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (Rp 34,091) | Rp 43,134 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (Rp 28,409) | Rp 18,263 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (Rp 8,316) | Rp 34,771 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (Rp 85,227) | Rp 406,659 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (Rp 34,091) | Rp 17,291 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (Rp 4,914) | Rp 16,247 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 175% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (Rp 40,428,852) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Rp 17,045,402) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Rp 2,897,718) | Rp 801,210 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,665,800 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Rp 2,159,084) | Rp 3,107,490 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Rp 473,361) | Rp 505,106 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Rp 1,966,880) | Rp 237,062 | + 730% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone (Rp 1,818,176) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Rp 724,430) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Rp 41,239) | Rp 57,323 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 52% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Rp 284,090) | Rp 648,513 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Rp 284,090) | Rp 480,172 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (Rp 340,908) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Rp 340,908) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| 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 417,700,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,500 Leone (Rp 9,659) | Rp 9,337 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Rp 34,091) | Rp 19,709 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Rp 17,045) | Rp 89,583 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Rp 85,227) | Rp 204,790 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Rp 48,387) | Rp 108,192 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Rp 36,766) | Rp 22,334 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Rp 31,187) | Rp 30,094 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Rp 15,909) | Rp 22,886 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Rp 23,547) | Rp 11,284 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Rp 92,671) | Rp 119,565 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (Rp 261,416) | Rp 261,585 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Rp 79,545) | Rp 99,216 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (Rp 367,685) | Rp 573,242 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Rp 90,909) | Rp 159,890 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Rp 45,782) | Rp 39,869 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Rp 15,075) | Rp 65,361 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Rp 909) | Rp 2,093 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Rp 909,088) | Rp 509,555 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 32,683 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 462 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia
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