Cost of living in Liberia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Liberia is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (Taka 915) | Taka 532 | + 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (Taka 286) | Taka 488 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ (Taka 172) | Taka 263 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (Taka 57) | Taka 98 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Taka 368) | Taka 134 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Taka 170) | Taka 96 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Taka 229) | Taka 329 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Taka 200) | Taka 203 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Taka 284) | Taka 27 | + 936% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (Taka 200) | Taka 530 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (Taka 572) | Taka 1,346 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (Taka 172) | Taka 112 | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (Taka 114) | Taka 58 | + 98% | |
Housing | + 208% | |||
Housing in Liberia is 208% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (Taka 299,389) | Taka 43,087 | + 595% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 21,416 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Taka 21,687) | Taka 4,489 | + 383% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (Taka 147,265) | Taka 37,342 | + 294% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Taka 16,572) | Taka 20,129 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Taka 12,779) | Taka 3,105 | + 312% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 947 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 36,542 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Taka 12,956) | Taka 16,205 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Taka 1,191) | Taka 369 | + 223% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Taka 217) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Liberia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,612 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Taka 3,154) | Taka 3,117 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 9,947 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Taka 2,180) | Taka 6,827 | - 68% | |
Transportation | + 130% | |||
Transportation in Liberia is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (Taka 343) | Taka 91 | + 276% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (Taka 5,720) | Taka 1,696 | + 237% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Liberia is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Taka 114) | Taka 296 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Taka 343) | Taka 1,395 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Taka 2,288) | Taka 1,191 | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Taka 72) | Taka 498 | - 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Taka 405) | Taka 208 | + 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Taka 433) | Taka 690 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Taka 164) | Taka 173 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (Taka 86) | Taka 229 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (Taka 915) | Taka 304 | + 201% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Liberia is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Liberia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,410 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 885 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Taka 1,030) | Taka 3,617 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Taka 143) | Taka 1,328 | - 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Taka 229) | Taka 393 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (Taka 200) | Taka 594 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Taka 8) | Taka 2.19 | + 265% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Taka 7,437) | Taka 1,057 | + 604% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (Taka 243) | Taka 268 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |

These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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