Cost of living
Western Area compared to Kambia
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Overview comparison
Western AreaKambia
Consumer prices in Western Area are roughly 4% higher than in Kambia.
Cost of living
| Item | Western Area | Kambia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,321 | 985 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,564 | 1,389 |
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| Without rent one person | 386 | 326 |
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| Without rent one family | 878 | 951 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 707.52 | 957.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 539.91 | 403.65 |
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| Food person | 218 | 289 |
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| Food family | 575 | 624 |
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| Transport person | 53.52 | 61.54 |
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| Transport family | 202.36 | 159.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.13 years | 66.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Area | Kambia |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.02 | 2.49 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.08 | 25.44 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.52 | 5.65 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 | 1.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.72 | 1.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 1.09 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Area | Kambia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 732.62 | 690.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 753.93 | 710.78 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 656.45 | 557.23 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 153.2 | 190.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.84 | 85.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.26 | 137.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 76.39 | 67.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Area | Kambia |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.89 | 13.83 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,239 | 1,021 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 906 | 1,232 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.88% | 9.1% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.09 | 12.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Area | Kambia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.36 | 0.4 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.74 | 2.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.6 | 7.4 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.1 | 5.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.91 | 5.42 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 2.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.19 |
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Other
| Item | Western Area | Kambia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.53 | 43.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.89 | 2.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.11 | 9.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.23 | 1.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 9.53 | 11.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.38 | 63.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 86.52 | 63.7 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,296 | 3,042 |
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