Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone · Population 951,000 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Sierra Leone average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Le105 ($4.68) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Le421 ($18.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Le31.59 ($1.40) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Le2,387 ($106) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Le386 ($17.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Le1,018 ($45.24) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Le295 ($13.10) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Le295 ($13.10) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Le77.22 ($3.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Le4,310 ($192) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Le2,998 ($133) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Le8,995 ($400) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Freetown is Le5,850 ($260) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Le10,018 ($445) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Le13,024 ($579) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Le2,998 ($133)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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Le7,560 ($336) / moFreetown is the capital and one of the key cities in Sierra Leone. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Le10,018 ($445), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Le2,998 ($133) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Le23,133 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Le17,842 ($793) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Freetown is Le5,850 ($260). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Le13,024 ($579) per month.