Kenema, Eastern, Sierra Leone · Population 188,463
▼ -6% vs Sierra Leone average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Le81.00 ($3.60) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Le324 ($14.40) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Le24.30 ($1.08) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Le1,836 ($81.60) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Le297 ($13.20) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Le783 ($34.80) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Le227 ($10.08) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Le227 ($10.08) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Le59.40 ($2.64) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Le3,105 ($138) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Le2,160 ($96.00) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Le6,480 ($288) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Kenema is Le4,500 ($200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Le7,560 ($336) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Le9,828 ($437) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Le2,160 ($96)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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Western Area · pop. 951,000
Le10,018 ($445) / moSouthern · pop. 233,684
Le7,560 ($336) / moEastern · pop. 128,030
Le7,560 ($336) / moNorthern · pop. 125,970
Le7,560 ($336) / moEastern · pop. 87,539
Le7,560 ($336) / moKenema is one of the key cities in Sierra Leone. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Le7,560 ($336), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Le2,160 ($96) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Le17,356 ($771) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Le13,419 ($596) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Kenema is Le4,500 ($200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Le9,828 ($437) per month.