Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to United States
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone ($4.05) | $20 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone ($3.04) | $10 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.74 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone ($2.03) | $1.08 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,585 Leone ($2.00) | $4.96 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone ($1.52) | $4.63 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone ($13) | $7 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone ($1.77) | $4.52 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.37 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone ($0.77) | $3.27 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone ($5.06) | $16 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.91 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.84 | - | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,000,000 Leone ($810) | $2,957 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone ($759) | $2,262 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone ($129) | $223 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone ($709) | $1,989 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone ($96) | $1,510 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $151 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone ($56) | $64 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,561,340 Leone ($79) | $293 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone ($32) | $144 | - 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone ($1.84) | $14 | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $33 | - | |
| Clothes | - 78% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone ($13) | $56 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone ($13) | $47 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone ($15) | $95 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone ($15) | $126 | - 88% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,861 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone ($0.91) | $1.03 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $83 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 87% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone ($1.52) | $9 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone ($0.76) | $25 | - 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone ($3.80) | $152 | - 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone ($2.16) | $9 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone ($1.64) | $4.94 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone ($1.39) | $7 | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,000 Leone ($0.71) | $4.89 | - 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone ($1.05) | $2.17 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone ($4.13) | $29 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Sierra Leone | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300,000 Leone ($15) | $57 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone ($3.54) | $29 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $230 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone ($18) | $92 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone ($4.05) | $14 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone ($2.04) | $5.39 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,266 Leone ($0.67) | $7 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $555 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone ($0.04) | $0.20 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone ($41) | $60 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,941 prices entered by 2,765 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 53% cheaper than in United States
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