Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone ($6) | $17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone ($3.90) | $9 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone ($2.95) | $5.08 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone ($1.72) | $0.99 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone ($1.40) | $3.32 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone ($2.34) | $4.42 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone ($3.18) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone ($2.34) | $3.92 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone ($1.95) | $1.92 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone ($0.57) | $3.37 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone ($5.85) | $16 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone ($2.34) | $2.26 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone ($0.34) | $2.48 | - 86% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone ($2,776) | $2,511 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone ($1,171) | $1,968 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone ($199) | $202 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,765 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone ($148) | $1,341 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone ($33) | $137 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone ($135) | $56 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone ($125) | $301 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone ($50) | $134 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone ($2.83) | $12 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone ($20) | $51 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone ($20) | $46 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone ($23) | $92 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone ($23) | $119 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,479 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,500 Leone ($0.66) | $1.07 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $78 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone ($2.34) | $7 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone ($1.17) | $19 | - 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone ($5.85) | $123 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone ($3.32) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone ($2.52) | $4.14 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone ($2.14) | $5.48 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone ($1.09) | $4.17 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone ($1.62) | $2.05 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone ($6) | $26 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone ($18) | $49 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone ($5.46) | $27 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $195 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone ($25) | $83 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone ($6) | $13 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone ($3.14) | $5.19 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone ($1.04) | $6 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $490 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone ($0.06) | $0.17 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone ($62) | $52 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,118 prices entered by 2,603 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 25% cheaper than in United States
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