Common information

Language
English, Mende
Currency
Leone
Population
6,190,280
Phone code
+232

Cost of living and prices in Sierra Leone

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre978USD/month
in city centre1,362USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre100USD/month
in city centre965USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 people3 USD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people30 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc10 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litre1 USD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litre3 USD
DrinksCappuccino1 portion2 USD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litre1 USD
DrinksWater0.33 litre1 USD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litre2 USD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kg0 USD
FoodRice white1 kg1 USD
FoodEggs12 pc2 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kg8 USD
FruitsApples1 kg4 USD
FruitsBananas1 kg2 USD
FoodPotato1 kg2 USD
FoodTomato1 kg5 USD
FoodOnion1 kg2 USD
FoodLettuce1 head1 USD
FoodWater1.5 litre2 USD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle6 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litre1 USD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litre2 USD
CigarettesMarlboro1 pack2 USD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticket0 USD
TaxiTaxi start seat1 USD
TaxiNormal tariff1 km1 USD
TaxiWaiting1 hour5 USD
FuelGasoline1 litre1 USD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc12,000 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc25,000 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month50 USD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair10 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc8 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair20 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair50 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month144 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month25 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom1,362 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom978 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom965 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom100 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,082 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,084 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month1,675 USD

List of largest cities in Sierra Leone

Freetown
802,639
Bo
174,354
Kenema
143,137
Koidu
88,000
Makeni
87,679
Lunsar
22,461
Port Loko
21,308
Waterloo
19,750
Kabala
17,948
Segbwema
16,532

Ratings

Main factors in Sierra Leone

Leisure quality
2.8
Quality of life
4.9
Travelers rating
3.1
Travelers rating
4.7
English speaking
6.4
Nightlife
2.8
Coworking spaces
4.6
Free WIFI
2.8

Safety in Sierra Leone

Healthcare
1.4
Racial tolerance
4.6
Female friendly
2.8
Friendliness to foreigners
4.6
Stability of the state
2
Conditions for starting a business
7.2
Freedom of the press
6

Comfort in Sierra Leone

Weather comfort
9.3
Availability of air conditioners
4.6
Air quality
5.5

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Sierra Leone

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 30 32 31 33 32 34 36 34 34 31 33 31 36
Average high, °C 28 29 30 29 30 32 32 32 30 29 28 27 30
Average temperature, °C 26 26 26 25 26 27 28 28 27 26 25 25 26
Average low, °C 23 23 23 22 22 23 24 25 24 23 23 22 23
Record low, °C 17 18 17 16 14 14 18 18 18 17 17 18 14
Rain, days 4 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 25
Fog, days 1 2 6 12 9 7 5 3 1 1 1 1 49
Thunderstorms, days 11 13 7 0 0 0 1 3 10 9 8 6 68
Average precipitation, mm. 451 320 136 23 6 14 38 95 221 326 499 579 2709
Relative humidity, % 83 80 77 70 63 63 64 68 75 81 85 86 75
Relative humidity morning, % 38 28 37 27 27 26 35 26 27 38 38 38 32
Relative humidity evening, % 53 50 47 40 35 35 35 52 47 51 55 56 46
Wind speed, km/h 12 11 12 10 12 14 14 14 13 13 12 13 12
Day Length, часов 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 12
Dew point, °C 23 23 22 19 18 20 20 22 22 23 23 23 256
Growing degree-day, °C 468 499 488 481 482 490 557 542 532 485 472 467 5962
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 17 18 18 19 20 22 23 22 19 17 16 15 19