- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- Yemen
- Monrovia
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Monrovia, Liberia compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monrovia (Liberia) is 45% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,159 L$ (1,872 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 955 L$ (1,543 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 516 L$ (833 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 199 L$ (321 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 276 L$ (446 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 783 L$ (1,265 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 604 L$ (976 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 375 L$ (606 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 356 L$ (576 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 148 L$ (239 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 875 L$ (1,414 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 221 L$ (358 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140 L$ (226 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Monrovia (Liberia) is 52% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 140,656 L$ (227,255 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 114,601 L$ (185,159 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,177 L$ (42,294 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 112,563 L$ (181,866 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 107,162 L$ (173,140 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,566 L$ (42,923 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,166 L$ (14,809 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 66,165 L$ (106,902 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,726 L$ (30,256 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 L$ (377 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 610 L$ (986 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 163% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Monrovia (Liberia) is 8% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,875 L$ (7,876 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,458 L$ (13,666 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 L$ (16,157 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,715 L$ (15,697 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Monrovia (Liberia) is 25% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,750,000 L$ (2,827,444 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 97 L$ (156 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,750 L$ (4,443 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,833 ﷼ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Monrovia (Liberia) is 30% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 811 L$ (1,310 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 287 L$ (464 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 8,000 L$ (12,925 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 579% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 283 L$ (458 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 424 L$ (685 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 359 L$ (579 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 218 L$ (352 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 193 L$ (311 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,220 L$ (3,587 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Monrovia (Liberia) is 30% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,300 L$ (5,332 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 L$ (646 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,100 L$ (5,009 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 558 L$ (902 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 338 L$ (545 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 222 L$ (358 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 L$ (42 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 282% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,525 L$ (13,774 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ (499 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 104 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Monrovia (Liberia) is 20% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 345,399 ﷼
(213,779 L$)
in Monrovia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
289,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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