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Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Sierra Leone Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Sierra Leone

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 156.6% more expensive than Sierra Leone without rent, and 46.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 148.2% more expensive than Sierra Leone without rent, and 269.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Sierra Leone
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$2.97 SLL 71.7K
580.81%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$31.87 SLL 769.5K
137.43%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$9.85 SLL 238.0K
16.45%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$1.71 SLL 41.2K
200.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$0.97 SLL 23.5K
169.07%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.82 SLL 19.9K
160.98%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$1.51 SLL 36.5K
308.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$2.91 SLL 70.2K
142.96%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Sierra Leone
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.44 SLL 59.0K
-55.74%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$0.69 SLL 16.7K
442.03%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$1.34 SLL 32.4K
241.04%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$2.03 SLL 49.0K
106.90%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$6.89 SLL 166.5K
88.97%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$7.52 SLL 181.5K
61.97%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$5.33 SLL 128.8K
202.81%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$4.06 SLL 98.1K
30.79%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.96 SLL 47.2K
-12.24%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$0.73 SLL 17.6K
528.77%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$5.09 SLL 123.0K
-2.55%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$2.03 SLL 49.0K
47.78%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.61 SLL 38.9K
88.82%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$1.02 SLL 24.6K
113.73%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$1.42 SLL 34.2K
54.23%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$1.90 SLL 45.9K
434.74%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$7.26 SLL 175.4K
108.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$1.50 SLL 36.2K
32.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$2.05 SLL 49.6K
80.98%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Sierra Leone
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$0.47 SLL 11.4K
427.66%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$0.78 SLL 18.9K
373.08%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$1.27 SLL 30.8K
38.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$5.06 SLL 122.1K
494.07%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$1.31 SLL 31.6K
-26.72%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$12.0K SLL 289.4M
152.22%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$25.4K SLL 614.5M
3.34%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Sierra Leone
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$146 SLL 3.5M
41.94%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$17.36 SLL 419.2K
228.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$75.2 SLL 1.8M
-4.92%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Sierra Leone
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$49.92 SLL 1.2M
-8.03%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
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Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
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🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Sierra Leone
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Sierra Leone
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$10.17 SLL 245.6K
412.29%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$8.19 SLL 197.7K
419.29%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$20.05 SLL 484.3K
348.53%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$50.4 SLL 1.2M
127.29%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Sierra Leone
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$834 SLL 20.1M
109.05%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$1,266 SLL 30.6M
12.31%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$2,133 SLL 51.5M
32.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$102 SLL 2.5M
2228.67%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$1,091 SLL 26.4M
205.83%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$1,108 SLL 26.8M
135.95%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Sierra Leone
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$1,336 SLL 32.3M
216.70%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
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Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Sierra Leone: January 13, 2026

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