Lunsar, Northern, Sierra Leone · Population 36,108
▼ -16% vs Sierra Leone average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Le72.90 ($3.24) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Le292 ($12.96) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Le21.87 ($0.97) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Le1,652 ($73.44) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Le267 ($11.88) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Le705 ($31.32) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Le204 ($9.07) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Le204 ($9.07) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Le53.46 ($2.38) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Le2,722 ($121) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Le1,893 ($84.15) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Le5,680 ($252) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Lunsar is Le4,050 ($180) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Le6,753 ($300) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Le8,780 ($390) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Le1,893 ($84)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
29 km away · North Western
58 km away · Northern
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59 km away · Southern
64 km away · Western Area
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Western Area · pop. 951,000
Le10,018 ($445) / moSouthern · pop. 233,684
Le7,560 ($336) / moEastern · pop. 188,463
Le7,560 ($336) / moEastern · pop. 128,030
Le7,560 ($336) / moNorthern · pop. 125,970
Le7,560 ($336) / moEastern · pop. 87,539
Le7,560 ($336) / moLunsar is one of the key cities in Sierra Leone. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Le6,753 ($300), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Le1,893 ($84) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Le15,468 ($687) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Le11,972 ($532) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Lunsar is Le4,050 ($180). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Le8,780 ($390) per month.