Cost of living in Liberia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (60元) | 54元 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (19元) | 36元 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ (11元) | 16元 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (3.74元) | 14元 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (24元) | 14元 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (11元) | 8元 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (15元) | 56元 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (13元) | 13元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (19元) | 7元 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (13元) | 6元 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (37元) | 109元 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (11元) | 9元 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (7元) | 10元 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 7,537元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,597元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (1,416元) | 416元 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (2,827元) | 6,994元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (1,082元) | 3,863元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (835元) | 264元 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 87元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,180元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (846元) | 614元 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (78元) | 46元 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (14元) | 45元 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 370元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (206元) | 226元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 582元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (142元) | 519元 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 160,747元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (22元) | 6元 | + 249% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (149元) | 177元 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (7元) | 29元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (22元) | 35元 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (149元) | 488元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (4.67元) | 31元 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (26元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (28元) | 33元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (11元) | 9元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (5.60元) | 10元 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (60元) | 86元 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 195元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 95元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 996元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (67元) | 413元 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (9元) | 71元 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (15元) | 34元 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (13元) | 32元 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (0.52元) | 0.55元 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (486元) | 370元 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (16元) | 22元 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,872 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.03736
CNY
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Cost of living in Liberia is about the same as in China
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