Cost of living in Sierra Leone compared to Vietnam
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Sierra Leone is 7% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Sierra Leone | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Leone (87,400 ₫) | 105,174 ₫ | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,000 Leone (65,550 ₫) | 96,809 ₫ | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 45,649 ₫ | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 Leone (43,700 ₫) | 35,672 ₫ | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 59,640 Leone (65,156 ₫) | 37,607 ₫ | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,000 Leone (32,775 ₫) | 28,774 ₫ | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250,000 Leone (273,125 ₫) | 139,708 ₫ | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 Leone (38,237 ₫) | 71,686 ₫ | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 32,005 ₫ | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15,151 Leone (16,552 ₫) | 19,689 ₫ | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100,000 Leone (109,250 ₫) | 224,425 ₫ | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 80,000 Leone (87,400 ₫) | 24,029 ₫ | + 264% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 28,840 ₫ | - | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Sierra Leone is 10% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
Sierra Leone | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,193,000 Leone (4,580,850 ₫) | 28,859,500 ₫ | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000,000 Leone (16,387,492 ₫) | 14,128,800 ₫ | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,550,000 Leone (2,785,874 ₫) | 2,798,700 ₫ | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,000,000 Leone (15,294,992 ₫) | 11,920,700 ₫ | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,900,000 Leone (2,075,749 ₫) | 7,256,250 ₫ | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 2,737,250 ₫ | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,100,000 Leone (1,201,749 ₫) | 277,391 ₫ | + 333% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,561,340 Leone (1,705,763 ₫) | 6,374,000 ₫ | - 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637,500 Leone (696,468 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | - 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,290 Leone (39,647 ₫) | 140,957 ₫ | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 142,949 ₫ | - | |
Clothes | - 75% | |||
Clothes in Sierra Leone is 75% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
Sierra Leone | Vietnam | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Leone (273,125 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250,000 Leone (273,125 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Leone (327,750 ₫) | 2,313,930 ₫ | - 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Leone (327,750 ₫) | 2,361,910 ₫ | - 86% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Sierra Leone is about the same as in Vietnam | ||||
Sierra Leone | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 690,897,000 ₫ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,000 Leone (19,665 ₫) | 23,091 ₫ | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 226,460 ₫ | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Sierra Leone is 51% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
Sierra Leone | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Leone (32,775 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,000 Leone (16,387 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Leone (81,937 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 97% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,581 Leone (46,519 ₫) | 88,000 ₫ | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125,000 Leone (136,562 ₫) | 62,500 ₫ | + 118% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,445 Leone (29,983 ₫) | 68,966 ₫ | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 40,000 Leone (43,700 ₫) | 31,334 ₫ | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20,721 Leone (22,638 ₫) | 36,037 ₫ | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,551 Leone (89,094 ₫) | 65,422 ₫ | + 36% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Sierra Leone is 12% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
Sierra Leone | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350,000 Leone (382,375 ₫) | 540,332 ₫ | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70,000 Leone (76,475 ₫) | 142,312 ₫ | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360,000 Leone (393,300 ₫) | 642,006 ₫ | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 Leone (87,400 ₫) | 223,989 ₫ | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,288 Leone (44,015 ₫) | 64,050 ₫ | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60,000 Leone (65,550 ₫) | 38,566 ₫ | + 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,540,300 ₫ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 Leone (874 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 800,000 Leone (874,000 ₫) | 622,544 ₫ | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 30,943 ₫ | - | |
TOTAL | - 13% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 214 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone is 13% cheaper than in Vietnam
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