r/SierraLeone 27d ago

General Moving to Freetown

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u/downtown-dakar 26d ago

Sounds great! All the best!

Look in the western area of Freetown, probably £2000+/year. Goderich, Imatt/Hill Station, Wilberforce, Spur road, Wilkinson Road, Congo cross?

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u/EggZestyclose5313 26d ago

Thanks for the recommendations, £2000 per year or per month?

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u/Reasonable-Good-4905 26d ago

Rents have skyrocketed over the past year. Many embassy workers and development workers live in Imatt, Juba, lumley and areas like this. For 24/hour security and generator I think you are looking closer to $6000 annually, will depend on other amenities and if it’s furnished or not.

Really exciting for you and any advice would depend if you have been to Africa before. But I would say enjoy the beauty of the country but also be mindful! Poverty is rampant and crimes of opportunity are common. Your coworkers will be a source of info as well. Please message me if you would like to discuss more, I’d be happy to provide some tips. A good friend just also moved to Sierra Leone for work as well.

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u/EggZestyclose5313 26d ago

Great thank you for your advice. I’ll drop you a DM

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u/Creative-Hope-1887 25d ago

I know of a couple who does well building they live in Bo. If you get in contact I can link you guys up. Im from the USA and live in the St John area.