Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 177 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 110 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 54 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,567 Leone (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 20 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26,225 Leone (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 33 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,538 Leone (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 23 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 68 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54,721 Leone (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 40 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,446 Leone (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70,479 Leone (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 225 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,532 Leone (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 29 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,810 Leone (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 170% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,546,000 Leone (Mex$ 45,754) | Mex$ 18,680 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 33,403) | Mex$ 8,689 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Mex$ 5,679) | Mex$ 1,243 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,829 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Mex$ 4,231) | Mex$ 5,575 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 846 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (Mex$ 3,854) | Mex$ 379 | + 917% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,650,000 Leone (Mex$ 3,674) | Mex$ 7,486 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Mex$ 1,420) | Mex$ 1,948 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 101 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 844 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 615 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 900,000 Leone (Mex$ 2,004) | Mex$ 1,537 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 1,176 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 317,978 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 499 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 83 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 200 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 530 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 70 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 48 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 56 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 30 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 187 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 339 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 140 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 951 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 658 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 114 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 61 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 40 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,553 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Mex$ 1.78) | Mex$ 1.91 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Mex$ 1,782) | Mex$ 924 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 57 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,579 prices entered by 1,388 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 54% more expensive than in Mexico
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