Cost of living
Freetown (Sierra Leone) compared to Tonkolili
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Overview comparison
Freetown (Sierra Leone)Tonkolili
Consumer prices in Freetown (Sierra Leone) are roughly 2% higher than in Tonkolili.
Cost of living
| Item | Freetown (Sierra Leone) | Tonkolili |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,072 | 1,164 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,447 | 1,408 |
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| Without rent one person | 399 | 407 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,061 | 922 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 950.54 | 722.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 555.44 | 553.39 |
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| Food person | 214 | 296 |
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| Food family | 578 | 541 |
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| Transport person | 56.93 | 70.81 |
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| Transport family | 200.91 | 182.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.02 years | 81.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Freetown (Sierra Leone) | Tonkolili |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.72 | 2.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.89 | 28.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.72 | 6.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 | 1.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.53 | 1.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.92 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Freetown (Sierra Leone) | Tonkolili |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 981.29 | 987.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 769.68 | 540.46 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 617.28 | 634.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 136.96 | 165.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.93 | 72.72 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 104.32 | 124.78 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 82.13 | 87.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Freetown (Sierra Leone) | Tonkolili |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.93 | 14.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 899 | 1,265 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,242 | 1,163 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.67% | 9.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.77 | 11.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.94 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Freetown (Sierra Leone) | Tonkolili |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 1.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.42 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.65 | 1.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.05 | 7.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.32 | 5.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.98 | 6.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.63 | 1.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 | 1.07 |
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Other
| Item | Freetown (Sierra Leone) | Tonkolili |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.77 | 37.19 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.75 | 1.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.15 | 12.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.45 | 1.64 |
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| Brand Jeans | 10.82 | 11.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 60.15 | 52.71 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 70.53 | 80.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,265 | 3,025 |
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