- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liberia compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Liberia is 28% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 L$ (€4.95) | €12 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 L$ (€16) | €8 | + 118% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 L$ (€2.47) | €4.96 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €1.17 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 240 L$ (€1.32) | €4.51 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 L$ (€2.42) | €2.60 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 800 L$ (€4.40) | €7 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 L$ (€1.65) | €2.37 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 L$ (€1.37) | €1.52 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 L$ (€1.46) | €0.99 | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,100 L$ (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 235 L$ (€1.29) | €1.98 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 L$ (€0.33) | €1.65 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Liberia is 11% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 237,861 L$ (€1,307) | €1,378 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,898 L$ (€219) | €958 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,918 L$ (€175) | €159 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 78,500 L$ (€431) | €840 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,250 L$ (€567) | €624 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,500 L$ (€129) | €99 | + 30% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 L$ (€44) | €18 | + 149% | |
40” flat screen TV | 31,400 L$ (€173) | €350 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,400 L$ (€173) | €103 | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,867 L$ (€16) | €8 | + 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (€2.09) | €12 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Liberia is 2% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €90 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,850 L$ (€43) | €38 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €91 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,710 L$ (€26) | €115 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Liberia is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €22,509 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 L$ (€0.75) | €1.23 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (€22) | €48 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Liberia is 43% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (€1.10) | €14 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 L$ (€2.75) | €10 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (€22) | €102 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 300 L$ (€1.65) | €5.94 | - 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 936 L$ (€5.14) | €2.63 | + 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 L$ (€4.31) | €2.64 | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 403 L$ (€2.21) | €1.45 | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 332 L$ (€1.82) | €2.16 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (€2.20) | €19 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Liberia is 14% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €33 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €208 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €56 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.42 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 309 L$ (€1.70) | €3.63 | - 53% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €469 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (€0.08) | €0.25 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (€71) | €49 | + 47% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ (€1.70) | €5.35 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 22% cheaper than in Austria
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