- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liberia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 L$ (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 L$ (R$ 70) | R$ 26 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 L$ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 3.28 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 240 L$ (R$ 5.62) | R$ 7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 L$ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.84 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 800 L$ (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 L$ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.66 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 L$ (R$ 5.86) | R$ 3.27 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 L$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.59 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,100 L$ (R$ 26) | R$ 40 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 235 L$ (R$ 5.51) | R$ 6 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 L$ (R$ 1.41) | R$ 3.21 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 237,861 L$ (R$ 5,572) | R$ 3,135 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,898 L$ (R$ 935) | R$ 1,947 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,918 L$ (R$ 748) | R$ 630 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 78,500 L$ (R$ 1,839) | R$ 2,132 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,250 L$ (R$ 2,419) | R$ 1,335 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,500 L$ (R$ 551) | R$ 397 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 L$ (R$ 187) | R$ 81 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 31,400 L$ (R$ 736) | R$ 1,726 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,400 L$ (R$ 736) | R$ 424 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,867 L$ (R$ 67) | R$ 20 | + 228% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 205 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,850 L$ (R$ 184) | R$ 182 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 338 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,710 L$ (R$ 110) | R$ 255 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,354 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 L$ (R$ 3.19) | R$ 4.35 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (R$ 94) | R$ 202 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (R$ 4.69) | R$ 16 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 L$ (R$ 12) | R$ 47 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (R$ 94) | R$ 229 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 300 L$ (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 936 L$ (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 L$ (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 403 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.85 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 332 L$ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.03 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 39 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 97 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 309 L$ (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,696 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (R$ 0.33) | R$ 1.22 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (R$ 305) | R$ 117 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,019 prices entered by 2,368 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 4% more expensive than in Brazil
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