Cost of living in Liberia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 777 L$ (28元) | 46元 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,415 L$ (50元) | 34元 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 771 L$ (27元) | 15元 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 L$ (18元) | 15元 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (23元) | 14元 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (11元) | 8元 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (14元) | 59元 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (12元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (18元) | 6.00元 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 319 L$ (11元) | 5.17元 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,949 L$ (69元) | 112元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 316 L$ (11元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 L$ (2.60元) | 14元 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000 L$ (1,777元) | 9,398元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,898 L$ (1,418元) | 4,947元 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (1,347元) | 431元 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (2,689元) | 5,740元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (1,029元) | 3,030元 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (794元) | 277元 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 96元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 31,400 L$ (1,116元) | 2,464元 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (805元) | 561元 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (74元) | 38元 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (14元) | 47元 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 481元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (196元) | 250元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 647元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (135元) | 620元 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 134,340元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 L$ (9元) | 7元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (142元) | 149元 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (7元) | 37元 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (21元) | 46元 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (142元) | 347元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (4.44元) | 62元 | - 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (25元) | 47元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (27元) | 31元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (10元) | 8元 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 L$ (9元) | 12元 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (14元) | 71元 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 177元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (64元) | 395元 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (9元) | 68元 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (14元) | 33元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 273 L$ (10元) | 31元 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (0.50元) | 0.31元 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (462元) | 335元 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (15元) | 22元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,218 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 20% cheaper than in China
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