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 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people30 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc10 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottleUSD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
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 pcUSD
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

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