Makeni, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
#1670
8.888193, -12.044186
Nomad Score:
45%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$600.00
$50.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$30.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$60.00
$10.00
|
Per day for local SIM and data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$250.00
$15.00
|
Per day for basic shopping |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$80.00
$10.00
|
Per day for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$200.00
$25.00
|
Per day for dining out |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$100.00
$20.00
|
Per day for leisure activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Usually one-time fee for tourists |
| Total |
$475.00
$1,640.00
$130.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$150.00
Prices vary by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$100.00
Access to basic amenities; prices may vary by facility.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes may charge less.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.00
Prices can vary greatly depending on the venue.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.00
Typical cost for a meal at a local eatery.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.00
Prices for fast food chains, may vary slightly.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.50
Imported, pricing may fluctuate based on availability.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.00
Local bakeries offer various options at this price range.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Packaged milk is available in stores.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.00
Prices are stable, but can vary based on quality.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.50
Prices may vary by supplier and quality.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$5.50
Prices can vary depending on cuts and quality.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.00
Limited selection; prices vary widely.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Initial fare for taxis in the city.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate for distances traveled.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$20.00
Covers various public transportation options.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Prices fluctuate with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$10.00
Basic plans with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$30.00
Availability may vary; prices based on service providers.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$15.00
Prices may vary by gym and location.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$3.00
Hourly rates at local courts.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.00
Standard price for local cinemas.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$25.00
Prices vary by brand and quality.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$20.00
Varies by style and vendor.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$40.00
Prices can vary based on brand and quality.
per pair