Cost of living in Liberia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 L$ (R$ 58) | R$ 36 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (R$ 2.91) | R$ 5.47 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (R$ 12) | R$ 25 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (R$ 29) | R$ 47 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (R$ 5.82) | R$ 4.55 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (R$ 15,233) | R$ 3,960 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,650 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (R$ 1,103) | R$ 762 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (R$ 7,493) | R$ 2,932 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (R$ 843) | R$ 1,954 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (R$ 650) | R$ 512 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 92 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,826 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (R$ 659) | R$ 634 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (R$ 61) | R$ 31 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 276 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (R$ 160) | R$ 278 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 396 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (R$ 111) | R$ 312 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 117,855 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 189% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (R$ 291) | R$ 241 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (R$ 5.82) | R$ 22 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (R$ 17) | R$ 47 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (R$ 116) | R$ 280 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (R$ 3.64) | R$ 26 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (R$ 4.37) | R$ 5.68 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (R$ 47) | R$ 57 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Liberia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 116 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 60 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (R$ 52) | R$ 241 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (R$ 7) | R$ 33 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,432 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (R$ 0.41) | R$ 1.36 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (R$ 378) | R$ 139 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,238 prices entered by 1,593 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 28% more expensive than in Brazil
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