Cost of living
Western Area compared to Southern (Sierra Leone)
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Overview comparison
Western AreaSouthern (Sierra Leone)
Consumer prices in Western Area are roughly 6% higher than in Southern (Sierra Leone).
Cost of living
| Item | Western Area | Southern (Sierra Leone) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,321 | 751 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,564 | 2,091 |
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| Without rent one person | 386 | 371 |
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| Without rent one family | 878 | 1,227 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 707.52 | 468.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 539.91 | 808.83 |
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| Food person | 218 | 280 |
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| Food family | 575 | 785 |
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| Transport person | 53.52 | 41.83 |
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| Transport family | 202.36 | 164.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.13 years | 70.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Area | Southern (Sierra Leone) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.02 | 3.82 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.08 | 25.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.52 | 6.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 | 2.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.72 | 1.98 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 1.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Area | Southern (Sierra Leone) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 732.62 | 483.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 753.93 | 258.02 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 656.45 | 682.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 153.2 | 521.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.84 | 85.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.26 | 149.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 76.39 | 56.54 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Area | Southern (Sierra Leone) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.89 | 10.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,239 | 984 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 906 | 977 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.88% | 22.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.09 | 17.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.72 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Area | Southern (Sierra Leone) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 | 1.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.36 | 1.61 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.74 | 2.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.6 | 11.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.1 | 5.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.91 | 6.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 2.87 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.09 |
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Other
| Item | Western Area | Southern (Sierra Leone) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.53 | 26.31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.89 | 4.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.11 | 20.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.23 | 2.68 |
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| Brand Jeans | 9.53 | 38.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.38 | 76.74 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 86.52 | 65.84 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,296 | 2,561 |
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