- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liberia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 L$ (Taka 473) | Taka 328 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 L$ (Taka 1,578) | Taka 415 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 L$ (Taka 237) | Taka 169 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 74 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 240 L$ (Taka 126) | Taka 97 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 L$ (Taka 232) | Taka 63 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 800 L$ (Taka 421) | Taka 359 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 L$ (Taka 158) | Taka 146 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 L$ (Taka 132) | Taka 24 | + 459% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 L$ (Taka 139) | Taka 304 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,100 L$ (Taka 579) | Taka 2,421 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 235 L$ (Taka 124) | Taka 101 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 L$ (Taka 32) | Taka 44 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 237,861 L$ (Taka 125,118) | Taka 42,189 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,898 L$ (Taka 20,987) | Taka 32,498 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,918 L$ (Taka 16,789) | Taka 3,873 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 78,500 L$ (Taka 41,292) | Taka 42,062 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,250 L$ (Taka 54,311) | Taka 24,788 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,500 L$ (Taka 12,361) | Taka 3,366 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 L$ (Taka 4,208) | Taka 2,008 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 31,400 L$ (Taka 16,517) | Taka 43,783 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,400 L$ (Taka 16,517) | Taka 14,583 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,867 L$ (Taka 1,508) | Taka 292 | + 417% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Taka 200) | Taka 606 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,177 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,850 L$ (Taka 4,129) | Taka 2,485 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,501 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,710 L$ (Taka 2,478) | Taka 3,784 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,124,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 L$ (Taka 72) | Taka 92 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (Taka 2,104) | Taka 2,504 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Taka 105) | Taka 297 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 L$ (Taka 263) | Taka 476 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Taka 2,104) | Taka 1,238 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 300 L$ (Taka 158) | Taka 370 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 936 L$ (Taka 492) | Taka 304 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 L$ (Taka 413) | Taka 344 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 403 L$ (Taka 212) | Taka 90 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 332 L$ (Taka 175) | Taka 110 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Taka 210) | Taka 326 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,455 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 756 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 4,971 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,315 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 516 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 309 L$ (Taka 163) | Taka 564 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Taka 7) | Taka 21 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Taka 6,838) | Taka 2,557 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ (Taka 163) | Taka 228 | - 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 2,590 prices entered by 374 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.526
BDT
/
LRD
Cost of living in Liberia is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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