- Cost of Living
- Sierra Leone
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sierra Leone is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,659 Leone ($10) | $14 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32,367 Leone ($3.88) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,614 Leone ($4.50) | $4.57 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,575 Leone ($2.10) | $0.89 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,537 Leone ($1.74) | $3.17 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,274 Leone ($2.79) | $4.04 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87,242 Leone ($10) | $6 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,928 Leone ($2.87) | $3.33 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,000 Leone ($1.20) | $1.59 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,687 Leone ($1.04) | $3.38 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,005 Leone ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20,027 Leone ($2.40) | $1.92 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,004 Leone ($0.48) | $2.12 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Sierra Leone is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,368,400 Leone ($882) | $2,036 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,978,570 Leone ($716) | $1,571 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone ($305) | $178 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,424,360 Leone ($410) | $1,573 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,900,000 Leone ($228) | $1,124 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 416,559 Leone ($50) | $123 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,730,860 Leone ($207) | $48 | + 333% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,650,000 Leone ($198) | $334 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone ($76) | $118 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone ($4.35) | $11 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Sierra Leone is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 86,429 Leone ($10) | $47 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,593 Leone ($14) | $45 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 275,000 Leone ($33) | $85 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone ($36) | $115 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Sierra Leone is 0% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,261 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,292 Leone ($0.75) | $0.77 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 716,870 Leone ($86) | $85 | + 1% | |
| 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 ($3.59) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone ($1.80) | $19 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone ($9) | $111 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42,581 Leone ($5.10) | $7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,354 Leone ($3.87) | $3.51 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone ($3.29) | $5.09 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14,492 Leone ($1.74) | $3.44 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone ($2.48) | $1.86 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone ($10) | $21 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122,786 Leone ($15) | $45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 249,086 Leone ($30) | $79 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66,306 Leone ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31,230 Leone ($3.74) | $4.87 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,864 Leone ($1.42) | $5.88 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 901 Leone ($0.11) | $0.34 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 613,830 Leone ($74) | $53 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,473 Leone ($1.49) | $8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,829 prices entered by 13,668 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 22% cheaper than in United States
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