Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (1,871 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (1,404 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 1,758 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (936 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,585 Leone (926 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (702 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (5,848 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 346% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (819 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1,283 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (354 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (2,339 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 1,012 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 615 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,000,000 Leone (374,278 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (350,886 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (59,651 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (327,494 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (44,446 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 80,318 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (25,732 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 97,009 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (14,913 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (849 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 57% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (5,848 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (5,848 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (7,018 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (7,018 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (421 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 19,283 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 54% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (702 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (351 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (1,754 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (996 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (757 ₦) | 835 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (642 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (327 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (485 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (1,908 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300,000 Leone (7,018 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (1,637 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (8,421 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (1,871 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (942 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (310 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (19 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (18,714 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 519 ₦ | - | |
| 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 368 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria
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