Cost of living in Liberia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (67元) | 46元 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (21元) | 40元 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (4.21元) | 18元 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (27元) | 19元 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (12元) | 11元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (17元) | 63元 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (15元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (21元) | 6元 | + 229% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (15元) | 7元 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (42元) | 118元 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (13元) | 8元 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (8元) | 16元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (22,009元) | 15,059元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 9,006元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (1,594元) | 421元 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (10,826元) | 7,547元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (1,218元) | 4,347元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (939元) | 262元 | + 258% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 115元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,143元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (952元) | 589元 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (88元) | 39元 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (16元) | 51元 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 529元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (232元) | 248元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 626元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (160元) | 828元 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (25元) | 9元 | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (421元) | 204元 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (8元) | 39元 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (25元) | 27元 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (168元) | 391元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (5.26元) | 53元 | - 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (30元) | 33元 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (32元) | 34元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (12元) | 13元 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (6元) | 15元 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (67元) | 74元 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 265元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (76元) | 348元 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (11元) | 79元 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (17元) | 29元 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (15元) | 18元 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (0.59元) | 0.20元 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (547元) | 410元 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (18元) | 24元 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,345 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 23% more expensive than in China
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