- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- Yemen
- Monrovia
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Monrovia, Liberia compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monrovia (Liberia) is 147% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,005 L$ (2,790 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,346 L$ (3,739 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 616 L$ (1,711 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | + 285% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 239 L$ (665 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 274 L$ (762 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 775 L$ (2,153 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | + 728% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 604 L$ (1,677 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 375 L$ (1,042 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 356 L$ (990 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 148 L$ (411 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 870 L$ (2,415 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 221 L$ (615 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140 L$ (388 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Monrovia (Liberia) is 162% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 179,350 L$ (498,095 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 114,601 L$ (318,272 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,177 L$ (72,700 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | + 1085% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 109,427 L$ (303,903 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 62,265 L$ (172,925 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,566 L$ (73,781 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,166 L$ (25,455 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 66,165 L$ (183,756 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,726 L$ (52,007 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 470 L$ (1,305 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 295 L$ (820 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Monrovia (Liberia) is 8% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,875 L$ (13,538 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,999 L$ (13,883 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 L$ (27,772 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,715 L$ (26,981 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 410% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Monrovia (Liberia) is 24% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,827,430 L$ (5,075,179 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 141 L$ (391 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,179 L$ (3,274 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 710 L$ (1,972 ﷼) | 1,051 ﷼ | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Monrovia (Liberia) is 76% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 811 L$ (2,251 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 287 L$ (798 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 8,000 L$ (22,218 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 909% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 227 L$ (631 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 280 L$ (779 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 359 L$ (996 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 176 L$ (490 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 193 L$ (535 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,220 L$ (6,165 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | + 516% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Monrovia (Liberia) is 86% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,300 L$ (9,165 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 L$ (1,111 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 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$ (8,609 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 558 L$ (1,551 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 417% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 309 L$ (858 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 L$ (452 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 26,167 L$ (72,671 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 L$ (72 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 557% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,870 L$ (21,857 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 90 L$ (249 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 85 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Monrovia (Liberia) is 79% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 561,594 ﷼
(202,214 L$)
in Monrovia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
313,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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