MigrantoCost of living in Sierra Leone
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Sierra Leone
Spending runs from SLL 589,000 a month in the poorest fifth to SLL 3,340,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
SLL 1,200,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
SLL 589,000richest 20%
SLL 3,340,000
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Key facts
The cost of living in Sierra Leone in numbers
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 93% of countries. A basket that costs SLL 24,600,000 at world-middle prices costs SLL 15,100,000 here.
The cheapest of its neighbours
No neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs SLL 15,100,000 here against SLL 16,500,000 in the Gambia, the closest on price.
How living costs in Sierra Leone compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Sierra Leone against other countries
Cheaper than 93% of countries
Where Sierra Leone sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs SLL 24,600,000 at world-middle prices costs SLL 15,100,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Sierra Leone
SLL 589,000/mo
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SLL 4,400,000
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SLL 3,810,000
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Sierra Leone?
A typical person in Sierra Leone spends about SLL 1,200,000 a month — around SLL 14,400,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Sierra Leone?
By spending, Sierra Leone ranks #172 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about SLL 1,200,000 a month, the poorest 20% about SLL 589,000 and the richest 20% about SLL 3,340,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Sierra Leone in US dollars?
The cost of living in Sierra Leone is about $49 a month, or roughly $588 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Sierra Leone?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about SLL 589,000 a month per person, a typical one around SLL 1,200,000, and a comfortable life around SLL 1,570,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is Sierra Leone an expensive country to live in?
No. Sierra Leone is more expensive than 7% of countries worldwide and ranks 40th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone uses the Sierra Leonean Leone (1964—2022) (SLL). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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