Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (¥821) | ¥941 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (¥524) | ¥695 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (¥396) | ¥426 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (¥230) | ¥203 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (¥189) | ¥244 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (¥314) | ¥653 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (¥427) | ¥888 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (¥314) | ¥792 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (¥262) | ¥389 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (¥77) | ¥306 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (¥785) | ¥1,351 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (¥314) | ¥185 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (¥45) | ¥246 | - 82% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (¥372,586) | ¥295,978 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (¥157,088) | ¥169,167 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (¥26,705) | ¥25,258 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥144,655 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (¥19,898) | ¥80,593 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (¥4,362) | ¥13,235 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (¥18,126) | ¥4,060 | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone (¥16,756) | ¥55,604 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (¥6,676) | ¥10,692 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (¥380) | ¥778 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,599 | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (¥2,618) | ¥6,849 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (¥2,618) | ¥4,780 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (¥3,142) | ¥8,249 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (¥3,142) | ¥12,511 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,585,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (¥75) | ¥135 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,445 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (¥314) | ¥1,225 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (¥157) | ¥1,626 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (¥785) | ¥6,148 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (¥446) | ¥812 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (¥339) | ¥655 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (¥287) | ¥501 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (¥147) | ¥170 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (¥217) | ¥229 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (¥854) | ¥2,983 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (¥2,409) | ¥3,633 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (¥733) | ¥3,657 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (¥3,389) | ¥6,422 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (¥838) | ¥1,122 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (¥422) | ¥445 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (¥139) | ¥556 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (¥8) | ¥40 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (¥8,378) | ¥9,497 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (¥157) | ¥525 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 733 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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