Cost of living in Liberia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (R$ 50) | R$ 28 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (R$ 3.14) | R$ 3.86 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.57 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (R$ 16) | R$ 4.51 | + 246% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (R$ 11) | R$ 4.82 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (R$ 31) | R$ 38 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.33 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,092 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,818 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (R$ 1,190) | R$ 493 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (R$ 2,375) | R$ 2,063 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (R$ 909) | R$ 1,270 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (R$ 701) | R$ 360 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 80 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,663 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (R$ 711) | R$ 467 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (R$ 65) | R$ 22 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 210 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (R$ 173) | R$ 192 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 324 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (R$ 120) | R$ 247 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,188 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (R$ 19) | R$ 4.43 | + 325% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (R$ 126) | R$ 222 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (R$ 6) | R$ 16 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (R$ 19) | R$ 41 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (R$ 126) | R$ 218 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (R$ 3.92) | R$ 15 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.88 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (R$ 4.71) | R$ 4.06 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (R$ 50) | R$ 42 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 94 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (R$ 56) | R$ 183 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (R$ 8) | R$ 25 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,547 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (R$ 0.44) | R$ 1.29 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (R$ 408) | R$ 117 | + 249% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,546 prices entered by 1,562 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 18% more expensive than in Brazil
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