- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- United Arab Emirates
- Monrovia
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Monrovia, Liberia compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monrovia (Liberia) is 36% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,005 L$ (Dirham 32) | Dirham 25 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,346 L$ (Dirham 43) | Dirham 25 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 616 L$ (Dirham 20) | Dirham 11 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 239 L$ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 274 L$ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 775 L$ (Dirham 25) | Dirham 6 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 604 L$ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 375 L$ (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 356 L$ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 148 L$ (Dirham 4.75) | Dirham 9 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 870 L$ (Dirham 28) | Dirham 48 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 221 L$ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.95 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140 L$ (Dirham 4.49) | Dirham 4.56 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Monrovia (Liberia) is 44% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 179,350 L$ (Dirham 5,758) | Dirham 13,583 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 114,601 L$ (Dirham 3,679) | Dirham 11,205 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,177 L$ (Dirham 840) | Dirham 260 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 109,427 L$ (Dirham 3,513) | Dirham 7,278 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 62,265 L$ (Dirham 1,999) | Dirham 5,409 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,566 L$ (Dirham 853) | Dirham 130 | + 556% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,166 L$ (Dirham 294) | Dirham 294 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 66,165 L$ (Dirham 2,124) | Dirham 1,546 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,726 L$ (Dirham 601) | Dirham 483 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 470 L$ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 28 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 295 L$ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 41 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Monrovia (Liberia) is 18% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,875 L$ (Dirham 157) | Dirham 231 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,999 L$ (Dirham 160) | Dirham 196 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 L$ (Dirham 321) | Dirham 329 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,715 L$ (Dirham 312) | Dirham 355 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Monrovia (Liberia) is 16% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,827,430 L$ (Dirham 58,671) | Dirham 76,866 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 141 L$ (Dirham 4.52) | Dirham 1.81 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,179 L$ (Dirham 38) | Dirham 80 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 710 L$ (Dirham 23) | Dirham 30 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Monrovia (Liberia) is 29% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 811 L$ (Dirham 26) | Dirham 20 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 287 L$ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 66 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 8,000 L$ (Dirham 257) | Dirham 191 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 227 L$ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 31 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 280 L$ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 359 L$ (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 176 L$ (Dirham 5.66) | Dirham 11 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 193 L$ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,220 L$ (Dirham 71) | Dirham 69 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Monrovia (Liberia) is 30% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,300 L$ (Dirham 106) | Dirham 196 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 L$ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 70 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 577 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,100 L$ (Dirham 100) | Dirham 150 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 558 L$ (Dirham 18) | Dirham 57 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 309 L$ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 L$ (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 30 | - 83% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 26,167 L$ (Dirham 840) | Dirham 743 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 L$ (Dirham 0.83) | Dirham 0.38 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,870 L$ (Dirham 253) | Dirham 371 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 90 L$ (Dirham 2.88) | Dirham 10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,419 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Monrovia (Liberia) is 25% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 43,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 32,049
(998,219 L$)
in Monrovia.
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