Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to United States
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone ($5.14) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone ($3.89) | $4.32 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,567 Leone ($2.01) | $0.88 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26,225 Leone ($2.70) | $3.00 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,538 Leone ($2.11) | $4.08 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone ($4.19) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54,721 Leone ($5.63) | $3.39 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone ($1.03) | $1.74 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,446 Leone ($0.77) | $3.21 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70,479 Leone ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,532 Leone ($2.11) | $1.92 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,810 Leone ($0.80) | $2.07 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 21% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,546,000 Leone ($2,113) | $2,231 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone ($1,542) | $1,605 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone ($262) | $179 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,614 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone ($195) | $1,141 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone ($43) | $117 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone ($178) | $48 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,650,000 Leone ($170) | $300 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone ($66) | $121 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone ($3.73) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone ($26) | $49 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone ($26) | $44 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 900,000 Leone ($93) | $87 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone ($31) | $114 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,993 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone ($0.73) | $0.77 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone ($3.08) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone ($1.54) | $20 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone ($8) | $110 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone ($4.38) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone ($3.33) | $3.51 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone ($2.82) | $5.02 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone ($1.44) | $3.54 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone ($2.13) | $1.85 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone ($8) | $22 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone ($24) | $45 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone ($7) | $25 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone ($33) | $75 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone ($8) | $12 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone ($4.14) | $4.81 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone ($1.36) | $5.82 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone ($0.08) | $0.19 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone ($82) | $54 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone ($1.54) | $8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50,942 prices entered by 6,457 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 11% cheaper than in United States
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