Travel budget and cost of living in Freetown (Sierra Leone) how much does a trip cost?

Freetown travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Freetown

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Freetown for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Freetown compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Freetown in 2024 is 50% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Freetown in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Freetown by expense type

Restaurant budget in Freetown

Lunch

$ 2.9/person
($ 2 to $ 7.9)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
($ 11 to $ 49)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 10/person
($ 7.8 to $ 10)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 2.1)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 1 to $ 3.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 1/can
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Freetown

1-star hotel

$ 63/night
($ 63 to $ 208)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

2-star hotel

$ 103/night
($ 43 to $ 165)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 32 to $ 197)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

4-star hotel

$ 133/night
($ 64 to $ 226)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302

5-star hotel

$ 64/night
($ 64 to $ 207)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 64/month
($ 64 to $ 207)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Room with kitchen

$ 151/month
($ 58 to $ 317)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 132/month
($ 63 to $ 228)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Cottage or guest house

$ 126/month
($ 79 to $ 178)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Family room

$ 222/month
($ 102 to $ 446)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Freetown

Milk

$ 2.4/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.8)

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134% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 7.4/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 10)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 4/kg
( $ 4)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 4.9/kg
( $ 4.9)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
( $ 2)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Freetown

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.2/km
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 79/24hrs
($ 38 to $ 96)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Freetown

Cinema

$ 5.5/ticket
( $ 5.5)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 1.2/hr
($ 1.2 to $ 3.9)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Freetown

Cigarettes

$ 2.9/pack
( $ 2.9)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 10
($ 10 to $ 10)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 7.9
( $ 7.9)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Freetown

$ 999
(fair price: $ 829)

Manchester → Freetown

$ 1066
(fair price: $ 889)

New York City → Freetown

$ 1360
(fair price: $ 1109)

Dublin → Freetown

$ 1310
(fair price: $ 1061)

Los Angeles → Freetown

$ 1656
(fair price: $ 1390)

Edinburgh → Freetown

$ 1138
(fair price: $ 947)

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