Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Sierra Leone
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Economic & Living Costs in Sierra Leone
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
2-8 SLE
Avg: 5 SLE
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
30-98.41 SLE
Avg: 64.21 SLE
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
5.9-10 SLE
Avg: 7.95 SLE
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
1-3.28 SLE
Avg: 2.14 SLE
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
600-1200 SLE
Avg: 900 SLE
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
885-2000 SLE
Avg: 1442.5 SLE
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
750-3500 SLE
Avg: 2125 SLE
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
N/A
Avg: N/A
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
0.43-0.5 SLE
Avg: 0.46 SLE
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
5-10 SLE
Avg: 7.5 SLE
Monthly Transport Pass
N/A
Avg: N/A
Gasoline (1L)
1.3-1.42 SLE
Avg: 1.36 SLE
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
60-228.73 SLE
Avg: 144.37 SLE
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
50-100 SLE
Avg: 75 SLE
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
10-25 SLE
Avg: 17.5 SLE
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
2-2.84 SLE
Avg: 2.42 SLE
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
0.47-1 SLE
Avg: 0.73 SLE
Eggs (12)
1.5-2.4 SLE
Avg: 1.95 SLE
Local Cheese (1kg)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
N/A
Avg: N/A
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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