Cost of living in Liberia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 777 L$ (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,415 L$ (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 771 L$ (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 L$ (R$ 11) | R$ 3.33 | + 235% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.59 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.98 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (R$ 11) | R$ 4.05 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 319 L$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.54 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,949 L$ (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 316 L$ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 L$ (R$ 1.63) | R$ 3.34 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000 L$ (R$ 1,115) | R$ 3,237 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,898 L$ (R$ 890) | R$ 1,937 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (R$ 845) | R$ 571 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (R$ 1,687) | R$ 2,037 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (R$ 646) | R$ 1,331 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (R$ 498) | R$ 347 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 78 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 31,400 L$ (R$ 700) | R$ 1,529 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (R$ 505) | R$ 428 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (R$ 46) | R$ 23 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (R$ 8) | R$ 16 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (R$ 123) | R$ 168 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 308 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (R$ 85) | R$ 242 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,832 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 L$ (R$ 5.82) | R$ 4.36 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (R$ 89) | R$ 211 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (R$ 4.46) | R$ 18 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (R$ 13) | R$ 43 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (R$ 89) | R$ 241 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (R$ 2.79) | R$ 16 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (R$ 6) | R$ 5.31 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 L$ (R$ 5.50) | R$ 3.69 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 37 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 101 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (R$ 40) | R$ 177 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (R$ 5.57) | R$ 23 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 273 L$ (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,791 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (R$ 0.31) | R$ 1.17 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (R$ 290) | R$ 114 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,400 prices entered by 1,228 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 14% cheaper than in Brazil
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