Cost of living in Liberia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 777 L$ (Taka 332) | Taka 266 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,415 L$ (Taka 605) | Taka 345 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 771 L$ (Taka 329) | Taka 165 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 L$ (Taka 214) | Taka 75 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Taka 275) | Taka 113 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Taka 127) | Taka 48 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Taka 171) | Taka 567 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Taka 149) | Taka 170 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Taka 212) | Taka 26 | + 705% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 319 L$ (Taka 136) | Taka 391 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,949 L$ (Taka 833) | Taka 1,758 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 316 L$ (Taka 135) | Taka 105 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 L$ (Taka 31) | Taka 40 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000 L$ (Taka 21,363) | Taka 63,175 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,898 L$ (Taka 17,046) | Taka 37,902 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Taka 16,198) | Taka 3,909 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (Taka 32,336) | Taka 40,867 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Taka 12,377) | Taka 18,408 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Taka 9,545) | Taka 3,440 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,196 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 36,941 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Taka 9,677) | Taka 15,539 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Taka 890) | Taka 434 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Taka 162) | Taka 852 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,999 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Taka 2,356) | Taka 2,365 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 6,217 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Taka 1,629) | Taka 4,173 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,828,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 L$ (Taka 112) | Taka 96 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (Taka 1,709) | Taka 2,639 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Taka 85) | Taka 205 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Taka 256) | Taka 492 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Taka 1,709) | Taka 1,102 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Taka 53) | Taka 345 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Taka 302) | Taka 172 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Taka 323) | Taka 415 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Taka 122) | Taka 84 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 L$ (Taka 105) | Taka 137 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Taka 171) | Taka 167 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,163 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 890 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,107 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Taka 769) | Taka 1,945 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Taka 107) | Taka 600 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Taka 171) | Taka 290 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 273 L$ (Taka 117) | Taka 562 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Taka 5.98) | Taka 1.67 | + 259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Taka 5,554) | Taka 1,882 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (Taka 181) | Taka 271 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,427 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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