- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- Yemen
- Monrovia
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Monrovia, Liberia compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monrovia (Liberia) is 38% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,159 L$ (1,836 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 955 L$ (1,514 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 506 L$ (801 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 199 L$ (315 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 270 L$ (428 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 724 L$ (1,147 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 604 L$ (957 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 358 L$ (567 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 328 L$ (520 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 148 L$ (234 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,125 L$ (1,783 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 235 L$ (372 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 123 L$ (195 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Monrovia (Liberia) is 66% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 168,102 L$ (266,357 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 101,067 L$ (160,140 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,180 L$ (46,236 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 503% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 136,776 L$ (216,721 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 125,595 L$ (199,004 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,375 L$ (41,791 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,166 L$ (14,523 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 62,455 L$ (98,960 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,650 L$ (35,889 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,329 L$ (2,106 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 244% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 610 L$ (967 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 158% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Monrovia (Liberia) is 10% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,875 L$ (7,724 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,306 L$ (13,161 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 L$ (15,845 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,178 L$ (16,126 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Monrovia (Liberia) is 26% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,750,000 L$ (2,772,864 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 103 L$ (164 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,750 L$ (4,357 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,833 ﷼ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Monrovia (Liberia) is 29% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 975 L$ (1,545 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 650 L$ (1,030 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,667 L$ (10,563 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 455% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 283 L$ (449 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 486 L$ (769 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 443 L$ (702 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 229 L$ (362 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 218 L$ (345 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,765 L$ (2,797 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Monrovia (Liberia) is 21% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,300 L$ (5,229 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,667 ﷼ | - | |
| 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$ (4,912 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 673 L$ (1,067 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 338 L$ (535 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 222 L$ (351 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 L$ (17 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,525 L$ (13,508 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ (490 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 125 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Monrovia (Liberia) is 21% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 319,351 ﷼
(201,548 L$)
in Monrovia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
265,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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