Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Japan
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (¥784) | ¥1,145 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (¥500) | ¥719 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (¥378) | ¥437 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (¥220) | ¥211 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (¥180) | ¥282 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (¥300) | ¥815 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (¥407) | ¥951 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (¥300) | ¥984 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (¥250) | ¥421 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (¥73) | ¥268 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (¥749) | ¥1,770 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (¥300) | ¥217 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (¥43) | ¥225 | - 81% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 66% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (¥355,456) | ¥194,768 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (¥149,866) | ¥126,641 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (¥25,477) | ¥21,178 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥142,258 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (¥18,983) | ¥80,836 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (¥4,162) | ¥13,643 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (¥17,293) | ¥3,988 | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone (¥15,986) | ¥59,521 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (¥6,369) | ¥17,809 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (¥363) | ¥665 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (¥2,498) | ¥7,941 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (¥2,498) | ¥4,162 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (¥2,997) | ¥7,471 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (¥2,997) | ¥15,388 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,500 Leone (¥85) | ¥161 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (¥300) | ¥1,370 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (¥150) | ¥1,955 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (¥749) | ¥3,523 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (¥425) | ¥2,205 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (¥323) | ¥648 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (¥274) | ¥409 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (¥140) | ¥143 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (¥207) | ¥184 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (¥815) | ¥3,583 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (¥2,298) | ¥4,280 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (¥699) | ¥3,593 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (¥3,233) | ¥6,242 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (¥799) | ¥1,034 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (¥403) | ¥533 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (¥133) | ¥526 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (¥8) | ¥41 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (¥7,993) | ¥11,178 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥554 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 606 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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