Cost of living comparison
Sierra Leone is 6.2% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 41.6% less in Sierra Leone
- Groceries
-
pay 25.1% more in Sierra Leone
- Transportation
-
pay 49.4% more in Sierra Leone
- Housing
-
pay 20.7% more in Sierra Leone
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 27.4% less in Sierra Leone
- Clothing
-
pay 63.3% less in Sierra Leone
The cost of transportation, groceries, and housing in Sierra Leone are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including clothing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Sierra Leone.
If you lived in Sierra Leone instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 41.6% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Sierra Leone
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$3.00
SLL62,908
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$10.00
SLL209,695
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.03
SLL21,591
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.89
SLL18,596
|
|
pay 25.1% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Sierra Leone
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.50
SLL10,485
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$7.57
SLL158,756
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.95
SLL40,891
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$3.40
SLL71,337
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.81
SLL38,046
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.91
SLL19,023
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$2.27
SLL47,558
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.91
SLL19,023
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.74
SLL15,488
|
|
pay 49.4% more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Sierra Leone
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$4.83
SLL101,357
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$12,000.00
SLL251,634,000
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$10.75
SLL225,422
|
|
pay 20.7% more for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Sierra Leone
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$100.00
SLL2,096,950
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$1,361.67
SLL28,553,469
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$978.33
SLL20,515,161
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$110.40
SLL2,314,990
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Sierra Leone
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
?? |
pay 27.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Sierra Leone
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.50
SLL31,454
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$1.74
SLL36,435
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$3.00
SLL62,908
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$50.00
SLL1,048,475
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
?? | |
pay 63.3% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Sierra Leone
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$10.00
SLL209,695
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$8.00
SLL167,756
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$20.00
SLL419,390
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$50.00
SLL1,048,475
|
|
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