Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (¥888) | ¥1,041 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (¥566) | ¥713 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (¥429) | ¥467 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,567 Leone (¥221) | ¥215 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26,225 Leone (¥297) | ¥287 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,538 Leone (¥232) | ¥484 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (¥461) | ¥1,246 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54,721 Leone (¥619) | ¥610 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (¥113) | ¥381 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,446 Leone (¥84) | ¥267 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70,479 Leone (¥798) | ¥1,801 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,532 Leone (¥232) | ¥223 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,810 Leone (¥88) | ¥242 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 54% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,546,000 Leone (¥232,555) | ¥193,680 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (¥169,781) | ¥112,128 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (¥28,863) | ¥15,296 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥127,930 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (¥21,506) | ¥84,445 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (¥4,715) | ¥11,742 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (¥19,591) | ¥3,714 | + 428% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,650,000 Leone (¥18,676) | ¥37,069 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (¥7,216) | ¥10,892 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (¥411) | ¥749 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (¥2,830) | ¥6,528 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (¥2,830) | ¥4,644 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 900,000 Leone (¥10,187) | ¥7,956 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (¥3,396) | ¥13,013 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (¥81) | ¥143 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,633 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (¥340) | ¥1,406 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (¥170) | ¥929 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (¥849) | ¥8,740 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (¥482) | ¥554 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (¥366) | ¥669 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (¥311) | ¥525 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (¥158) | ¥218 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (¥235) | ¥251 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (¥923) | ¥2,654 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (¥2,604) | ¥3,633 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (¥792) | ¥3,165 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (¥3,662) | ¥6,734 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (¥906) | ¥809 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (¥456) | ¥511 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (¥150) | ¥509 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥46,875 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (¥9) | ¥26 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (¥9,055) | ¥8,766 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (¥170) | ¥477 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,418 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Japan
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