Cost of living in Liberia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (Taka 788) | Taka 230 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (Taka 246) | Taka 376 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ (Taka 148) | Taka 184 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (Taka 49) | Taka 79 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Taka 317) | Taka 105 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Taka 146) | Taka 54 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Taka 197) | Taka 526 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Taka 172) | Taka 159 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Taka 245) | Taka 28 | + 770% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (Taka 172) | Taka 442 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (Taka 493) | Taka 1,461 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (Taka 148) | Taka 102 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (Taka 99) | Taka 45 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 64,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 34,477 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Taka 18,676) | Taka 4,050 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (Taka 37,283) | Taka 39,073 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Taka 14,271) | Taka 22,885 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Taka 11,005) | Taka 4,140 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,099 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 37,254 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Taka 11,158) | Taka 15,000 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Taka 1,026) | Taka 411 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Taka 187) | Taka 621 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,987 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Taka 2,716) | Taka 2,314 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,295 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Taka 1,878) | Taka 4,454 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,080,790 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (Taka 296) | Taka 94 | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (Taka 4,926) | Taka 1,477 | + 234% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Taka 99) | Taka 129 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Taka 295) | Taka 491 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Taka 1,970) | Taka 1,039 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Taka 62) | Taka 405 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Taka 349) | Taka 230 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Taka 373) | Taka 411 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Taka 141) | Taka 82 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (Taka 74) | Taka 100 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (Taka 788) | Taka 240 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,281 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Taka 887) | Taka 2,103 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Taka 123) | Taka 1,179 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Taka 197) | Taka 284 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (Taka 172) | Taka 638 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Taka 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Taka 6,404) | Taka 1,420 | + 351% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (Taka 209) | Taka 258 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 901 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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