Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 265 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 147 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 26 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,585 Leone (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 45 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 26 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 85 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 47 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 32 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 28 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 259 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 14,126) | Mex$ 20,050 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 13,243) | Mex$ 10,402 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (Mex$ 2,251) | Mex$ 1,052 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (Mex$ 12,360) | Mex$ 12,642 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (Mex$ 1,677) | Mex$ 6,682 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 736 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (Mex$ 971) | Mex$ 399 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,602 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 2,554 | - 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 114 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 126 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 74% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 969 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 728 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 1,698 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 1,266 | - 79% | |
| 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$ 384,066 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 23 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 576 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 71% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 91 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 197 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 591 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 74 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 60 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 68 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 36 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 35 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 238 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300,000 Leone (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 358 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 155 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 768 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 161 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 79 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 46 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,723 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (Mex$ 0.71) | Mex$ 2.23 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 882 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,783 prices entered by 954 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 23% cheaper than in Mexico
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