Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone (₨1,177) | ₨441 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone (₨751) | ₨682 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone (₨568) | ₨274 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone (₨330) | ₨114 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone (₨270) | ₨151 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (₨450) | ₨86 | + 427% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone (₨611) | ₨730 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone (₨450) | ₨149 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone (₨375) | ₨53 | + 614% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone (₨110) | ₨304 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone (₨1,126) | ₨1,613 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone (₨450) | ₨130 | + 246% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone (₨65) | ₨81 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 270% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 270% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone (₨534,112) | ₨68,178 | + 683% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (₨225,190) | ₨38,848 | + 480% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (₨38,282) | ₨11,046 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨53,451 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (₨28,524) | ₨33,101 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone (₨6,254) | ₨9,791 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone (₨25,985) | ₨2,408 | + 979% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone (₨24,020) | ₨45,353 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (₨9,571) | ₨22,152 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (₨545) | ₨767 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨518 | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 29% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (₨3,753) | ₨3,232 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (₨3,753) | ₨5,463 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (₨4,504) | ₨9,871 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (₨4,504) | ₨6,396 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,677,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone (₨107) | ₨106 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,392 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (₨450) | ₨250 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (₨225) | ₨778 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (₨1,126) | ₨1,865 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (₨639) | ₨577 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone (₨486) | ₨370 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (₨412) | ₨526 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone (₨210) | ₨185 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (₨311) | ₨156 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (₨1,224) | ₨521 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone (₨3,454) | ₨2,013 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (₨1,051) | ₨1,512 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone (₨4,858) | ₨3,842 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (₨1,201) | ₨1,548 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (₨605) | ₨492 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone (₨199) | ₨458 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,650 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (₨12) | ₨37 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (₨12,010) | ₨3,909 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone (₨225) | ₨268 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,626 prices entered by 441 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan
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