Ranked by estimated single-person monthly budget including rent
| # | City | Monthly budget | 1BR outside centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Loko North Western | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 2 | Magburaka Northern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 3 | Kambia Northern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 4 | Kambia Northern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 5 | Lunsar Northern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 6 | Kailahun Eastern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 7 | Benguema Western Area | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 8 | Pendembu Eastern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 9 | Pujehun Southern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 10 | Kabala Northern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 11 | Leicester Western Area | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 12 | Segbwema Eastern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 13 | Bumpe Southern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 14 | Mongeri Southern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 15 | Binkolo Northern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 16 | Yengema Eastern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 17 | Rokupr Northern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 18 | Gandorhun Southern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 19 | Moyamba Southern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 20 | Bonthe Southern | Le6,753 ($300) | Le1,893 ($84.15) |
| 21 | Motema Eastern | Le6,995 ($311) | Le1,973 ($87.67) |
| 22 | Tongoma Eastern | Le6,995 ($311) | Le1,973 ($87.67) |
| 23 | Newton Western Area | Le6,995 ($311) | Le1,973 ($87.67) |
| 24 | Bo Southern | Le7,560 ($336) | Le2,160 ($96.00) |
| 25 | Kenema Eastern | Le7,560 ($336) | Le2,160 ($96.00) |
| 26 | Koidu Eastern | Le7,560 ($336) | Le2,160 ($96.00) |
| 27 | Makeni Northern | Le7,560 ($336) | Le2,160 ($96.00) |
| 28 | Koidu-Bulma Eastern | Le7,560 ($336) | Le2,160 ($96.00) |
| 29 | Freetown Western Area | Le10,018 ($445) | Le2,998 ($133) |