- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- Yemen
- Monrovia
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Monrovia, Liberia compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monrovia (Liberia) is 43% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,159 L$ (1,820 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 955 L$ (1,501 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 516 L$ (810 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 199 L$ (312 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 276 L$ (434 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 783 L$ (1,230 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 604 L$ (949 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 375 L$ (590 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 356 L$ (560 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 148 L$ (233 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 875 L$ (1,375 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 221 L$ (348 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140 L$ (220 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Monrovia (Liberia) is 49% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 140,656 L$ (220,983 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 114,601 L$ (180,048 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,177 L$ (41,127 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 112,563 L$ (176,846 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 107,162 L$ (168,361 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,566 L$ (41,738 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,166 L$ (14,400 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 66,165 L$ (103,952 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,726 L$ (29,420 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 L$ (367 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 L$ (452 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Monrovia (Liberia) is 38% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,875 L$ (7,658 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,999 L$ (7,854 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 L$ (15,711 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,715 L$ (15,264 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Monrovia (Liberia) is 41% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,750,000 L$ (2,749,403 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 97 L$ (152 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 989 L$ (1,554 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,833 ﷼ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Monrovia (Liberia) is 27% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 811 L$ (1,274 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 287 L$ (451 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 8,000 L$ (12,569 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 560% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 283 L$ (445 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 424 L$ (666 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 359 L$ (563 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 218 L$ (342 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 193 L$ (303 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,220 L$ (3,488 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 301% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Monrovia (Liberia) is 26% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,300 L$ (5,185 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 L$ (628 ﷼) | 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$ (4,870 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 558 L$ (877 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 192% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 338 L$ (530 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 180 L$ (283 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 L$ (41 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,525 L$ (13,394 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 L$ (142 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.571
YER
/
LRD
*
Do you live in Aden? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 71% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Toronto is about the same as in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Toronto is 26% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 18% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is 115% more expensive than in Istanbul
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 6% more expensive than in Jundiai
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Concordia is 72% cheaper than in Anchorage
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dammam (Saudi Arabia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valencia (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Turin (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Naples (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kochi (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Natal (Brazil)
Cost of living in Monrovia (Liberia) is 11% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 311,763 ﷼
(198,438 L$)
in Monrovia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
281,000 ﷼
in Aden.
Recent Prices Added
- Taxi fare per distance, weekday at noon, per 1 km. in Tunis costs 0.700 Dinar (25 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Iloilo costs Php50 (38 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Barcelona costs €1,500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Utilities (studio), monthly for 1 person in 45 m2 in Kaliningrad costs руб 3,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Houston, Texas costs $2,541 (about 3 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Portland, Oregon costs $1,017 (about 3 hours ago)