Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 330 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Mex$ 178 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 71 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72,000 Leone (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 49 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 91 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 261 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 39 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,193,000 Leone (Mex$ 3,931) | Mex$ 23,192 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 12,197 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,270 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 15,054 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 7,952 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 730 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 412 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 5,846 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,312 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 138 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 140 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 990 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 739 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,715 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,413 | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,786,000 Leone (Mex$ 99,178) | Mex$ 392,521 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 653 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 107 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 284 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 650 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 95 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125,000 Leone (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 68 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40,000 Leone (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 45 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 44 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 297 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350,000 Leone (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 387 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 175 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 911 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 848 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 181 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 102 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60,000 Leone (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 58 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,177 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.42 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 908 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 81 | - | |
| 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 6,739 prices entered by 665 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 9% cheaper than in Mexico
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