Cost of living in Liberia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (R$ 53) | R$ 30 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (R$ 17) | R$ 31 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (R$ 3.34) | R$ 4.41 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (R$ 13) | R$ 20 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (R$ 17) | R$ 4.84 | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.67 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (R$ 33) | R$ 43 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.78 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 180% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (R$ 17,478) | R$ 2,819 | + 520% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,990 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (R$ 1,266) | R$ 611 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (R$ 8,597) | R$ 2,234 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (R$ 967) | R$ 1,471 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (R$ 746) | R$ 418 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 84 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,994 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (R$ 756) | R$ 589 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (R$ 70) | R$ 26 | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (R$ 13) | R$ 19 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 242 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (R$ 184) | R$ 219 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 346 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (R$ 127) | R$ 261 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 99,194 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 205% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (R$ 334) | R$ 222 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (R$ 20) | R$ 52 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (R$ 134) | R$ 245 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (R$ 4.17) | R$ 17 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (R$ 5.01) | R$ 4.63 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (R$ 53) | R$ 47 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 92 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 54 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (R$ 60) | R$ 190 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (R$ 8) | R$ 28 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.29 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (R$ 434) | R$ 123 | + 252% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,295 prices entered by 2,019 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 66% more expensive than in Brazil
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