Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,035 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥840 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥618 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥237 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72,000 Leone (¥501) | ¥335 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥439 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,195 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥822 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥509 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥303 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,267 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80,000 Leone (¥556) | ¥276 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥293 | - | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,193,000 Leone (¥29,153) | ¥365,082 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥197,136 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥19,132 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥145,654 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥102,459 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥8,349 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,448 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥74,559 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥25,414 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,338 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥9,315 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,892 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,189 | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,786,000 Leone (¥735,510) | ¥3,122,540 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥169 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,198 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125,000 Leone (¥869) | ¥930 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥622 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40,000 Leone (¥278) | ¥224 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥188 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥4,604 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350,000 Leone (¥2,433) | ¥4,908 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,881 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥8,269 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,244 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥547 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60,000 Leone (¥417) | ¥674 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,530 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥602 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 481 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 20% cheaper than in Japan
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