Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (¥564) | ¥1,025 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (¥423) | ¥723 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥519 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (¥282) | ¥197 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,585 Leone (¥279) | ¥316 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (¥212) | ¥629 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (¥1,763) | ¥962 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (¥247) | ¥902 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥574 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (¥107) | ¥285 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (¥705) | ¥1,208 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥184 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥206 | - | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,000,000 Leone (¥112,812) | ¥326,267 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (¥105,761) | ¥171,772 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (¥17,979) | ¥28,488 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (¥98,710) | ¥157,603 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (¥13,396) | ¥82,713 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥24,082 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (¥7,756) | ¥4,699 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥47,482 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (¥4,495) | ¥32,093 | - 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (¥256) | ¥1,313 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (¥1,763) | ¥6,136 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (¥1,763) | ¥5,199 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (¥2,115) | ¥8,989 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (¥2,115) | ¥13,588 | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (¥127) | ¥165 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 81% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (¥212) | ¥2,497 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (¥106) | ¥1,967 | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (¥529) | ¥5,380 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (¥300) | ¥650 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (¥228) | ¥938 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (¥194) | ¥702 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (¥99) | ¥218 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (¥146) | ¥216 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (¥575) | ¥3,927 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300,000 Leone (¥2,115) | ¥4,141 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (¥494) | ¥3,600 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (¥2,538) | ¥5,993 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (¥564) | ¥984 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (¥284) | ¥472 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (¥94) | ¥575 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (¥6) | ¥52 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (¥5,641) | ¥9,280 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥592 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 792 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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