Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (₨1,170) | ₨810 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (₨877) | ₨914 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨402 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (₨585) | ₨181 | + 222% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,585 Leone (₨579) | ₨288 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (₨439) | ₨155 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (₨3,655) | ₨1,179 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (₨512) | ₨301 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨101 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (₨221) | ₨506 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (₨1,462) | ₨2,438 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨283 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨161 | - | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,000,000 Leone (₨233,905) | ₨142,068 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (₨219,286) | ₨74,167 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (₨37,279) | ₨26,937 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (₨204,667) | ₨66,342 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (₨27,776) | ₨45,519 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨23,767 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (₨16,081) | ₨2,085 | + 671% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,561,340 Leone (₨22,825) | ₨71,589 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (₨9,320) | ₨29,245 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (₨531) | ₨1,517 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨6,532 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 47% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (₨3,655) | ₨3,995 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (₨3,655) | ₨6,699 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (₨4,386) | ₨15,767 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (₨4,386) | ₨9,437 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,047,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (₨263) | ₨271 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,410 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 51% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (₨439) | ₨503 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (₨219) | ₨953 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (₨1,096) | ₨3,299 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (₨622) | ₨1,142 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (₨473) | ₨967 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (₨401) | ₨899 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (₨205) | ₨431 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (₨303) | ₨210 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (₨1,192) | ₨2,628 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300,000 Leone (₨4,386) | ₨2,918 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (₨1,023) | ₨1,886 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,741 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (₨5,263) | ₨6,696 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (₨1,170) | ₨1,274 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (₨589) | ₨683 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (₨194) | ₨725 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨68,087 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (₨12) | ₨3.42 | + 242% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (₨11,695) | ₨3,517 | + 232% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨480 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,032 prices entered by 539 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan
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