Cost of living
Northern Province (Sierra Leone) compared to Kailahun
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Overview comparison
Northern Province (Sierra Leone)Kailahun
Consumer prices in Northern Province (Sierra Leone) are roughly 5% higher than in Kailahun.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kailahun |
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| Total with rent one person | 910 | 1,286 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,151 | 1,431 |
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| Without rent one person | 385 | 371 |
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| Without rent one family | 944 | 828 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 443.37 | 748.66 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 805.86 | 458.26 |
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| Food person | 263 | 219 |
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| Food family | 751 | 677 |
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| Transport person | 42.57 | 50.08 |
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| Transport family | 166.42 | 151.33 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.85 years | 75.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kailahun |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.07 | 2.93 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.82 | 26.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.04 | 6.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 | 1.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.14 | 1.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.73 | 0.95 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kailahun |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 371.67 | 742.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 247.3 | 556.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 870.72 | 746.36 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 472.05 | 154.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.24 | 63.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 163.29 | 99.6 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.41 | 79.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kailahun |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.2 | 15.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,100 | 1,288 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 886 | 955 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.67 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.95% | 8.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.81 | 11.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.76 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kailahun |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 1.64 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.41 | 0.4 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.01 | 1.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.47 | 6.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.72 | 6.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.7 | 6.36 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.76 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 1.02 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Province (Sierra Leone) | Kailahun |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.81 | 43.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.43 | 1.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.67 | 10.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.33 | 1.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 36.53 | 10.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.72 | 51.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 62.01 | 92.41 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,204 | 2,575 |
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