Cost of living
Northern Province (Sierra Leone) compared to Kabala
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Overview comparison
Northern Province (Sierra Leone)Kabala
Consumer prices in Northern Province (Sierra Leone) are roughly 6% higher than in Kabala.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kabala |
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| Total with rent one person | 910 | 1,112 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,151 | 1,652 |
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| Without rent one person | 385 | 360 |
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| Without rent one family | 944 | 990 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 443.37 | 733 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 805.86 | 510.94 |
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| Food person | 263 | 309 |
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| Food family | 751 | 682 |
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| Transport person | 42.57 | 63.04 |
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| Transport family | 166.42 | 198.61 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.85 years | 64.94 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kabala |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.07 | 2.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.82 | 26.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.04 | 7.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 | 1.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.14 | 1.79 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.73 | 1.06 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kabala |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 371.67 | 790.36 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 247.3 | 572.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 870.72 | 581.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 472.05 | 152.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.24 | 81.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 163.29 | 132.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.41 | 73.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kabala |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.2 | 13.47 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,100 | 1,141 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 886 | 1,071 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.67 | 0.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.95% | 9.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.81 | 11.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.76 | 0.84 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kabala |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 1.75 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.41 | 0.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.01 | 1.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.47 | 6.93 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.72 | 5.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.7 | 6.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.76 | 2.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 1.37 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kabala |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.81 | 32.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.43 | 1.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.67 | 10.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.33 | 1.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 36.53 | 8.42 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.72 | 58.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 62.01 | 68.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,204 | 2,305 |
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