Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to United States
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78,420 Leone ($8) | $15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50,000 Leone ($4.90) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,859 Leone ($3.71) | $4.25 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22,000 Leone ($2.16) | $0.88 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Leone ($1.76) | $2.94 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone ($2.94) | $4.12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40,732 Leone ($3.99) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30,000 Leone ($2.94) | $3.29 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 Leone ($2.45) | $1.68 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,318 Leone ($0.72) | $3.29 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75,000 Leone ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Leone ($2.94) | $1.99 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,324 Leone ($0.42) | $2.06 | - 79% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 45% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,577,500 Leone ($3,487) | $2,211 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone ($1,470) | $1,555 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone ($250) | $178 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,544 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone ($186) | $1,121 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone ($41) | $113 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone ($170) | $50 | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 Leone ($157) | $270 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone ($62) | $128 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone ($3.56) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone ($25) | $47 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone ($25) | $43 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone ($29) | $87 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone ($29) | $108 | - 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 | - | $23,606 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,132 Leone ($0.70) | $0.64 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $74 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone ($2.94) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone ($1.47) | $16 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone ($7) | $112 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone ($4.17) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone ($3.17) | $3.46 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone ($2.69) | $4.96 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone ($1.37) | $3.66 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone ($2.03) | $1.81 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone ($8) | $22 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 230,047 Leone ($23) | $46 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323,564 Leone ($32) | $80 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone ($3.95) | $5.06 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone ($1.30) | $5.84 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone ($0.08) | $0.51 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone ($78) | $49 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Leone ($1.47) | $8 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,128 prices entered by 4,197 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 8% cheaper than in United States
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