Cost of living in Monrovia (Liberia) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Monrovia (Liberia) is 4% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Monrovia | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,163 L$ (7,909 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 955 L$ (6,497 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 613 L$ (4,172 Dinar) | 1,625 Dinar | + 157% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 208 L$ (1,414 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 321 L$ (2,183 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 530 L$ (3,607 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 189% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 567 L$ (3,857 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 365 L$ (2,481 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 390 L$ (2,653 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | + 145% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 173 L$ (1,173 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,108 L$ (7,535 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 254 L$ (1,729 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 119 L$ (807 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | - 31% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Monrovia (Liberia) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,102 L$ (1,143,349 Dinar) | 2,250,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 101,067 L$ (687,409 Dinar) | 800,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,697 L$ (208,788 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 142,328 L$ (968,047 Dinar) | 866,667 Dinar | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 117,873 L$ (801,716 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,672 L$ (174,609 Dinar) | 230,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,400 L$ (50,331 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 62,455 L$ (424,789 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,650 L$ (154,054 Dinar) | 300,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,238 L$ (8,418 Dinar) | 8,500 Dinar | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 L$ (6,802 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Monrovia (Liberia) is 25% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,213 L$ (42,260 Dinar) | 45,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,478 L$ (50,865 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 L$ (68,015 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,276 L$ (63,089 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Monrovia (Liberia) is 56% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,750,000 L$ (11,902,660 Dinar) | 24,000,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 139 L$ (945 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 4,200 L$ (28,566 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 10,427 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Monrovia (Liberia) is 16% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 975 L$ (6,631 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | + 107% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 680 L$ (4,624 Dinar) | 2,700 Dinar | + 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,667 L$ (45,343 Dinar) | 26,667 Dinar | + 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 330 L$ (2,243 Dinar) | 4,600 Dinar | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 453 L$ (3,078 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 480 L$ (3,263 Dinar) | 4,650 Dinar | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 234 L$ (1,593 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 189 L$ (1,286 Dinar) | 3,417 Dinar | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,742 L$ (11,851 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | + 37% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Monrovia (Liberia) is 6% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Monrovia | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,167 L$ (28,340 Dinar) | 31,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 22,500 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,842 L$ (19,328 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 568 L$ (3,860 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 344 L$ (2,342 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 274 L$ (1,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 L$ (75 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,525 L$ (57,983 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 425 L$ (2,890 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
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These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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