- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liberia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 L$ (Taka 473) | Taka 378 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 L$ (Taka 1,576) | Taka 438 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 L$ (Taka 236) | Taka 220 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 74 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 240 L$ (Taka 126) | Taka 102 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 L$ (Taka 232) | Taka 56 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 800 L$ (Taka 420) | Taka 330 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 L$ (Taka 158) | Taka 148 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 L$ (Taka 131) | Taka 24 | + 440% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 L$ (Taka 139) | Taka 318 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,100 L$ (Taka 578) | Taka 2,478 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 235 L$ (Taka 123) | Taka 101 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 L$ (Taka 32) | Taka 48 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 237,861 L$ (Taka 124,993) | Taka 43,806 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,898 L$ (Taka 20,966) | Taka 35,106 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,918 L$ (Taka 16,773) | Taka 3,522 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 78,500 L$ (Taka 41,251) | Taka 46,238 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,250 L$ (Taka 54,257) | Taka 24,863 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,500 L$ (Taka 12,349) | Taka 2,602 | + 375% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 L$ (Taka 4,204) | Taka 1,713 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 31,400 L$ (Taka 16,500) | Taka 41,130 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,400 L$ (Taka 16,500) | Taka 14,071 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,867 L$ (Taka 1,506) | Taka 307 | + 391% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Taka 200) | Taka 549 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,210 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,850 L$ (Taka 4,125) | Taka 2,415 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,111 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,710 L$ (Taka 2,475) | Taka 3,953 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 L$ (Taka 71) | Taka 88 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (Taka 2,102) | Taka 2,280 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Taka 105) | Taka 300 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 L$ (Taka 263) | Taka 540 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Taka 2,102) | Taka 1,187 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 300 L$ (Taka 158) | Taka 339 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 936 L$ (Taka 492) | Taka 302 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 L$ (Taka 413) | Taka 359 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 403 L$ (Taka 212) | Taka 91 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 332 L$ (Taka 174) | Taka 107 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Taka 210) | Taka 300 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 951 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,973 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,831 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,364 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 305 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 309 L$ (Taka 162) | Taka 501 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Taka 7) | Taka 22 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Taka 6,831) | Taka 2,337 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ (Taka 162) | Taka 230 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,324 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.525
BDT
/
LRD
Cost of living in Liberia is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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