Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (6,161 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (4,620 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,324 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (3,080 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59,640 Leone (4,593 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (2,310 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (19,252 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (2,695 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2,000 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (1,167 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (7,701 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80,000 Leone (6,161 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 517% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1,174 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,193,000 Leone (322,889 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (1,155,099 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (196,367 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (1,078,092 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (146,313 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 70,000 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (84,707 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 439% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,561,340 Leone (120,233 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (49,092 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (2,795 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,644 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (19,252 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (19,252 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (23,102 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (23,102 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,786,000 Leone (8,146,221 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (1,386 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 25,800 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (2,310 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (1,155 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (5,775 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (3,279 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125,000 Leone (9,626 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 377% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (2,113 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40,000 Leone (3,080 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (1,596 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (6,280 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350,000 Leone (26,952 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (5,390 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (27,722 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (6,161 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (3,102 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60,000 Leone (4,620 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 329% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (62 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (61,605 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 363% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria
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