Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 226 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 121 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 54 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 21 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 23 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 70 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 41 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 24 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 226 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 30 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 204% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (Mex$ 69,888) | Mex$ 19,357 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 29,466) | Mex$ 8,581 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Mex$ 5,009) | Mex$ 966 | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,264 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Mex$ 3,732) | Mex$ 5,230 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 687 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Mex$ 3,400) | Mex$ 387 | + 778% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,466,670 Leone (Mex$ 2,881) | Mex$ 6,685 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Mex$ 1,252) | Mex$ 2,044 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 98 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 95 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Mex$ 491) | Mex$ 864 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Mex$ 491) | Mex$ 671 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 1,515 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 1,146 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 357,662 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 552 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 75 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 188 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 546 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 79 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 49 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 57 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 31 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 29 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 188 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 295 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 149 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 805 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 670 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 122 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 71 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,185 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Mex$ 1.57) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Mex$ 1,572) | Mex$ 965 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 62 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,438 prices entered by 1,245 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 52% more expensive than in Mexico
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