Cost of living in Liberia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (R$ 48) | R$ 36 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (R$ 15) | R$ 34 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (R$ 2.97) | R$ 5.82 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (R$ 12) | R$ 26 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.66 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (R$ 30) | R$ 44 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (R$ 5.95) | R$ 4.92 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (R$ 15,563) | R$ 3,686 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,512 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (R$ 1,127) | R$ 587 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (R$ 7,655) | R$ 2,715 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (R$ 861) | R$ 1,707 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (R$ 664) | R$ 515 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 89 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,982 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (R$ 674) | R$ 626 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (R$ 62) | R$ 29 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (R$ 11) | R$ 20 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 248 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (R$ 164) | R$ 248 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 412 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (R$ 113) | R$ 301 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 115,133 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (R$ 18) | R$ 5.59 | + 219% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (R$ 297) | R$ 229 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (R$ 5.95) | R$ 22 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (R$ 18) | R$ 45 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (R$ 119) | R$ 264 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (R$ 3.72) | R$ 22 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (R$ 23) | R$ 19 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (R$ 4.46) | R$ 5.31 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (R$ 48) | R$ 55 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 112 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 66 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (R$ 54) | R$ 200 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (R$ 7) | R$ 29 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,406 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.31 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (R$ 387) | R$ 125 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,958 prices entered by 1,649 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 33% more expensive than in Brazil
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