Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Mexico
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Sierra Leone is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 244 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 138 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 64 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 23 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 37 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 25 | + 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 77 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 47 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 27 | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 25 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 264 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 33 | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 21 | - 67% | |
Housing | + 155% | |||
Housing in Sierra Leone is 155% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (Mex$ 56,325) | Mex$ 18,976 | + 197% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 23,748) | Mex$ 9,378 | + 153% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Mex$ 4,037) | Mex$ 1,092 | + 270% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 11,738 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Mex$ 3,008) | Mex$ 6,081 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Mex$ 659) | Mex$ 849 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Mex$ 2,740) | Mex$ 402 | + 581% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone (Mex$ 2,533) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 2,453 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 115 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Sierra Leone is 50% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 906 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 664 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 1,592 | - 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 1,246 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Sierra Leone is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 332,628 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,500 Leone (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 506 | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 44% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 85 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 198 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 587 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 79 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 56 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 58 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 32 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 229 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 321 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 157 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 741 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 149 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 82 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 42 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,133 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Mex$ 1.27) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Mex$ 1,267) | Mex$ 909 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 30% more expensive than in Mexico
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