Cost of living in Liberia compared to Bangladesh
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Liberia is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (Taka 951) | Taka 354 | + 168% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (Taka 297) | Taka 372 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 189 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (Taka 59) | Taka 91 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Taka 382) | Taka 156 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Taka 176) | Taka 83 | + 112% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Taka 238) | Taka 697 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Taka 208) | Taka 209 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Taka 295) | Taka 37 | + 699% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (Taka 208) | Taka 488 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (Taka 594) | Taka 1,255 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (Taka 178) | Taka 130 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (Taka 119) | Taka 57 | + 110% | |
Housing | + 127% | |||
Housing in Liberia is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (Taka 310,987) | Taka 48,251 | + 545% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 35,702 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Taka 22,527) | Taka 3,885 | + 480% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (Taka 152,969) | Taka 61,660 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Taka 17,213) | Taka 24,728 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Taka 13,274) | Taka 3,381 | + 293% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 945 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 42,323 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Taka 13,458) | Taka 19,150 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Taka 1,237) | Taka 561 | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Taka 226) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Liberia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,028 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Taka 3,276) | Taka 3,683 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 7,920 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Taka 2,265) | Taka 4,630 | - 51% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Liberia is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (Taka 357) | Taka 128 | + 180% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (Taka 5,942) | Taka 3,514 | + 69% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Liberia is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Taka 119) | Taka 228 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Taka 356) | Taka 647 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Taka 2,377) | Taka 1,685 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Taka 74) | Taka 409 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Taka 421) | Taka 325 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Taka 450) | Taka 468 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Taka 170) | Taka 94 | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (Taka 89) | Taka 172 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (Taka 951) | Taka 640 | + 49% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,598 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 896 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,777 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Taka 1,070) | Taka 3,233 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Taka 149) | Taka 999 | - 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Taka 238) | Taka 266 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (Taka 208) | Taka 486 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Taka 8) | Taka 10 | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Taka 7,725) | Taka 1,738 | + 344% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (Taka 252) | Taka 312 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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