Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (₨1,063) | ₨731 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (₨798) | ₨1,041 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨528 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (₨532) | ₨214 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59,640 Leone (₨793) | ₨322 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (₨399) | ₨149 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (₨3,323) | ₨1,081 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (₨465) | ₨309 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨90 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (₨201) | ₨630 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (₨1,329) | ₨2,418 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80,000 Leone (₨1,063) | ₨251 | + 323% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨149 | - | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,193,000 Leone (₨55,741) | ₨145,840 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (₨199,406) | ₨84,435 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (₨33,899) | ₨28,403 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (₨186,112) | ₨81,992 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (₨25,258) | ₨49,088 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨20,612 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (₨14,623) | ₨2,327 | + 528% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,561,340 Leone (₨20,756) | ₨66,138 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (₨8,475) | ₨30,635 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (₨482) | ₨1,207 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,564 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 62% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (₨3,323) | ₨3,990 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (₨3,323) | ₨9,761 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (₨3,988) | ₨15,603 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (₨3,988) | ₨10,887 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 15% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,786,000 Leone (₨1,406,291) | ₨3,758,550 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (₨239) | ₨285 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,201 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (₨399) | ₨266 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (₨199) | ₨697 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (₨997) | ₨3,731 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (₨566) | ₨812 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125,000 Leone (₨1,662) | ₨616 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (₨365) | ₨585 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40,000 Leone (₨532) | ₨350 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (₨275) | ₨252 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (₨1,084) | ₨691 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 57% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sierra Leone | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350,000 Leone (₨4,653) | ₨3,554 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (₨931) | ₨1,717 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (₨4,786) | ₨7,013 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (₨1,063) | ₨2,877 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (₨536) | ₨562 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60,000 Leone (₨798) | ₨877 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨70,829 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (₨11) | ₨255 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (₨10,635) | ₨4,288 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨448 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,175 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan
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