Summary of The Cost of Living in Western, Sierra Leone
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Western is $1,129.00 including rent, or $729.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Western is $1,555.20 including rent, or $1,155.20 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Western is $2,161.20 including rent, or $1,641.20 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Western ranges from $13,548.00 for a single person to $18,662.40 for a couple, and $25,934.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $8,748.00 for a single person to $13,862.40 for a couple, and $19,694.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Western, baseline monthly expenses range from $471.00 for a single person to $651.60 for a couple, and $908.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $296.00 for a single person to $476.60 for a couple, and $680.70 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Western, estimated monthly expenses range from $2,434.00 for a single person to $3,317.70 for a couple, and $4,564.70 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,534.00 for a single person to $2,417.70 for a couple, and $3,394.70 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Western is $220.00, which is 69.8% less than the average monthly cost of living and 25.7% less than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |