- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,659 Leone (¥1,081) | ¥1,038 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32,367 Leone (¥439) | ¥691 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,614 Leone (¥511) | ¥436 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,575 Leone (¥239) | ¥203 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,537 Leone (¥197) | ¥287 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,274 Leone (¥316) | ¥777 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87,242 Leone (¥1,184) | ¥927 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,928 Leone (¥325) | ¥688 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (¥136) | ¥416 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,687 Leone (¥118) | ¥277 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,005 Leone (¥801) | ¥1,538 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,027 Leone (¥272) | ¥199 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,004 Leone (¥54) | ¥198 | - 73% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,368,400 Leone (¥100,012) | ¥218,000 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,978,570 Leone (¥81,147) | ¥123,235 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (¥34,611) | ¥21,518 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,424,360 Leone (¥46,479) | ¥110,576 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,900,000 Leone (¥25,789) | ¥71,567 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (¥5,654) | ¥12,926 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (¥23,493) | ¥4,101 | + 473% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,650,000 Leone (¥22,396) | ¥55,558 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (¥8,653) | ¥16,537 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (¥493) | ¥711 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,838 | - | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 86,429 Leone (¥1,173) | ¥7,197 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,593 Leone (¥1,569) | ¥4,336 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 275,000 Leone (¥3,733) | ¥8,421 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (¥4,072) | ¥13,972 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,510,720 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,292 Leone (¥85) | ¥145 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 716,870 Leone (¥9,730) | ¥11,257 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (¥407) | ¥1,278 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (¥204) | ¥1,019 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (¥1,018) | ¥3,622 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42,581 Leone (¥578) | ¥612 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (¥439) | ¥707 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (¥373) | ¥455 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,492 Leone (¥197) | ¥137 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (¥281) | ¥229 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (¥1,107) | ¥2,939 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122,786 Leone (¥1,667) | ¥4,071 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,365 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 249,086 Leone (¥3,381) | ¥7,647 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66,306 Leone (¥900) | ¥964 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,230 Leone (¥424) | ¥487 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,864 Leone (¥161) | ¥586 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 901 Leone (¥12) | ¥56 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 613,830 Leone (¥8,332) | ¥10,339 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,473 Leone (¥169) | ¥468 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,061 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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