Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sierra Leone is 1392.80 times less expensive as compared to Uganda.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sierra Leone and Uganda. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Sierra Leone and Uganda.
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 Indicators  | Sierra Leone  | Uganda  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 6,500 SLL (0.31 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 12,000 SLL (0.56 USD) | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 16,000 SLL (0.75 USD) | 3,000,000 UGX (780 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 4,000 SLL (0.19 USD) | 700,000 UGX (182 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 8,000 SLL (0.38 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 12,000 SLL (0.56 USD) | 1,800,000 UGX (468 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 12.5 % | 14 % |
Realtor Commission  | 5 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Sierra Leone is 958.10 times less expensive than Uganda.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 15,000 SLL (0.70 USD) | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 90,000 UGX (23.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 100 SLL (0 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 99.88% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sierra Leone costs 737.59 times less compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 600 SLL (0.03 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 400 SLL (0.02 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 99.86% less in Sierra Leone compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 10 SLL (0 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 20 SLL (0 USD) | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 5 SLL (0 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 15 SLL (0 USD) | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 25 SLL (0 USD) | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 80 SLL (0 USD) | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 50 SLL (0 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
In Sierra Leone, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1217.02 times less expensive than the cost in Uganda.
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 99.93% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 30 SLL (0 USD) | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 15 SLL (0 USD) | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 20 SLL (0 USD) | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 15 SLL (0 USD) | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 10 SLL (0 USD) | 2,500 UGX (0.65 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 20 SLL (0 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 10 SLL (0 USD) | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 20 SLL (0 USD) | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1382.98 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 50 SLL (0 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 70 SLL (0 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 20 SLL (0 USD) | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 15 SLL (0 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 100 SLL (0 USD) | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 150 SLL (0.01 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 10 SLL (0 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 99.91% less in Sierra Leone compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 100 SLL (0 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 50 SLL (0 USD) | 8,000 UGX (2.08 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 20 SLL (0 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 40 SLL (0 USD) | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 150 SLL (0.01 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 250 SLL (0.01 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 997.56 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 10 SLL (0 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 2,000 SLL (0.09 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 20 SLL (0 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 SLL (0 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 20 SLL (0 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 10 SLL (0 USD) | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1474.53 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 50,000 SLL (2.35 USD) | 15,000,000 UGX (3,900 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 1,000 SLL (0.05 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 15 % | 18 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 9 SLL (0 USD) | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 36 SLL (0 USD) | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1750.88 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sierra Leone compared to that of Uganda.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 400 SLL (0.02 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 400 SLL (0.02 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 1,500 SLL (0.07 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 2,000 SLL (0.09 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 150 SLL (0.01 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 100 SLL (0 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 1,000 SLL (0.05 USD) | 250,000 UGX (65 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 979.25 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 1,000 SLL (0.05 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 400 SLL (0.02 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Haircuts  | 100 SLL (0 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 150 SLL (0.01 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 50 SLL (0 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 30 SLL (0 USD) | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 885.51 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 600 SLL (0.03 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 400 SLL (0.02 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 1,500 SLL (0.07 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 800 SLL (0.04 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 700 SLL (0.03 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 100 SLL (0 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 100 SLL (0 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 SLL (0 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 SLL (0 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,000 SLL (0.05 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Sportswear  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1070.46 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 2,000 SLL (0.09 USD) | 400,000 UGX (104 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,800 SLL (0.08 USD) | 300,000 UGX (78 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 1,000 SLL (0.05 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 2,000 SLL (0.09 USD) | 120,000 UGX (31.20 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 833.12 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 1,500 SLL (0.07 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 1,000 SLL (0.05 USD) | 800,000 UGX (208 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 1,500 SLL (0.07 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 3,000 SLL (0.14 USD) | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 10,000 SLL (0.47 USD) | 4,000,000 UGX (1,040 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 15,000 SLL (0.70 USD) | 8,000,000 UGX (2,080 USD) |
After School Activities  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Tutoring  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
School Supplies  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 2736.67 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 100 SLL (0 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 150 SLL (0.01 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 250 SLL (0.01 USD) | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 100 SLL (0 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 50 SLL (0 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 80 SLL (0 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Bowling  | 150 SLL (0.01 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 100 SLL (0 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Video Games  | 400 SLL (0.02 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 100 SLL (0 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 250 SLL (0.01 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1793.62 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 300 SLL (0.01 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Art Classes  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 150 SLL (0.01 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 200 SLL (0.01 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 50 SLL (0 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Educational Software  | 250 SLL (0.01 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1124.23 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 8,000 SLL (0.38 USD) | 1,500,000 UGX (390 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 6,500 SLL (0.31 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 133.33 SLL per hour (0.01 USD) | 13,333.33 UGX per hour (3.47 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000 SLL (0.05 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 18 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 35 |
Median Household Income  | 7,000 SLL (0.33 USD) | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) |
If you lived in Sierra Leone, you would earn 956.48 times less salary as compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Sierra Leone | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 1,000 SLL (0.05 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 800 SLL (0.04 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 700 SLL (0.03 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 500 SLL (0.02 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Professional Services cost 534.75 times less in Sierra Leone, as compared to Uganda.
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