- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,659 Leone (¥1,012) | ¥1,006 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32,367 Leone (¥411) | ¥711 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,614 Leone (¥478) | ¥445 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,575 Leone (¥223) | ¥198 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,537 Leone (¥185) | ¥270 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,274 Leone (¥296) | ¥689 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87,242 Leone (¥1,108) | ¥889 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,928 Leone (¥304) | ¥637 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (¥127) | ¥430 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,687 Leone (¥110) | ¥262 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,005 Leone (¥749) | ¥1,549 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,027 Leone (¥254) | ¥212 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,004 Leone (¥51) | ¥195 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,368,400 Leone (¥93,587) | ¥242,113 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,978,570 Leone (¥75,934) | ¥121,422 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (¥32,388) | ¥21,895 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,424,360 Leone (¥43,493) | ¥116,929 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,900,000 Leone (¥24,132) | ¥79,022 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (¥5,291) | ¥12,611 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (¥21,984) | ¥4,156 | + 429% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,650,000 Leone (¥20,957) | ¥55,558 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (¥8,097) | ¥16,830 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (¥461) | ¥693 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 86,429 Leone (¥1,098) | ¥7,207 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,593 Leone (¥1,468) | ¥4,012 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 275,000 Leone (¥3,493) | ¥8,544 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (¥3,810) | ¥15,007 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,657,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,822 Leone (¥87) | ¥147 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 716,870 Leone (¥9,105) | ¥11,877 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (¥381) | ¥1,278 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (¥191) | ¥1,016 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (¥953) | ¥4,123 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42,581 Leone (¥541) | ¥630 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (¥411) | ¥711 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (¥349) | ¥484 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,790 Leone (¥201) | ¥145 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (¥263) | ¥213 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (¥1,036) | ¥2,946 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122,786 Leone (¥1,560) | ¥4,119 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,373 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 249,086 Leone (¥3,164) | ¥8,157 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66,306 Leone (¥842) | ¥903 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,230 Leone (¥397) | ¥498 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,864 Leone (¥151) | ¥551 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 901 Leone (¥11) | ¥56 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 613,830 Leone (¥7,796) | ¥10,056 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,473 Leone (¥158) | ¥474 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,806 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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