Cost of Living in Sierra Leone

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 3.00 $ 2.00-8.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 35.00 $ 30.00-98.41
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 $ 7.90-10.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 1.50 $ 0.80-3.28
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.87 $ 2.50-5.25
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 1.73 $ 1.00-3.28
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 0.94 $ 0.75-1.20
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.81 $ 0.50-1.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 2.42 $ 2.00-2.84
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 0.60 $ 0.42-0.91
White Rice (1 lb) 0.60 $ 0.40-0.91
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.01 $ 1.50-2.40
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3.22 $
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.40 $ 2.27-4.54
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 2.38 $ 1.59-3.18
Apples (1 lb) 1.81 $
Bananas (1 lb) 0.91 $
Oranges (1 lb) 0.32 $
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.27 $
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.91 $
Onions (1 lb) 0.74 $ 0.57-0.91
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.00 $
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.40 $ 0.71-2.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.09 $ 5.00-8.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.46 $ 1.00-1.95
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.09 $ 2.00-2.14
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 1.93 $ 0.86-3.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.46 $ 0.43-0.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 0.00 $
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 0.75 $ 0.50-1.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.01 $ 0.80-3.22
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 5.00 $
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.33 $ 1.30-1.43
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 12,000.00 $
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,000.00 $
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 144.37 $ 60.00-228.73
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 17.50 $ 10.00-25.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 75.00 $ 50.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 50.00 $
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 0.00 $
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ?
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ?
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 10.00 $ 10.00-10.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 8.00 $
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 20.00 $
Men's Leather Business Shoes 50.00 $
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 928.33 $ 600.00-1,200.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,261.67 $ 885.00-2,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,125.00 $ 750.00-3,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 100.00 $
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 101.00 $
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 101.00 $ 100.00-102.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,333.33 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) ?

Prices in Sierra Leone

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Last update: 12 June 2025
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