Motema, Eastern, Sierra Leone
▼ -13% vs Sierra Leone average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Le75.33 ($3.35) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Le301 ($13.39) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Le22.60 ($1.00) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Le1,707 ($75.89) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Le276 ($12.28) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Le728 ($32.36) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Le211 ($9.37) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Le211 ($9.37) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Le55.24 ($2.46) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Le2,836 ($126) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Le1,973 ($87.67) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Le5,918 ($263) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Motema is Le4,185 ($186) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Le6,995 ($311) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Le9,093 ($404) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Le1,973 ($88)) represents about 28% 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. 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) / moMotema is one of the key cities in Sierra Leone. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Le6,995 ($311), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Le1,973 ($88) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Le16,032 ($713) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Le12,404 ($551) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Motema is Le4,185 ($186). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Le9,093 ($404) per month.