Cost of living in Liberia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (71元) | 43元 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (22元) | 37元 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 17元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (4.42元) | 14元 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (28元) | 16元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (13元) | 9元 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (18元) | 48元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (15元) | 13元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (22元) | 6元 | + 262% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (15元) | 7元 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (44元) | 97元 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (13元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (9元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (23,141元) | 13,898元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 8,379元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (1,676元) | 462元 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (11,383元) | 6,525元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (1,281元) | 4,376元 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (988元) | 516元 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 140元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,829元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (1,001元) | 546元 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (92元) | 50元 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (17元) | 66元 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 511元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (244元) | 288元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 654元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (169元) | 844元 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 86% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (27元) | 8元 | + 222% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (442元) | 206元 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (9元) | 28元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (27元) | 27元 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (177元) | 386元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (5.53元) | 30元 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (31元) | 19元 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (33元) | 44元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (13元) | 21元 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (71元) | 82元 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Liberia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 260元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 122元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (80元) | 319元 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (11元) | 90元 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (18元) | 31元 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (15元) | 19元 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (0.62元) | 0.24元 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (575元) | 410元 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (19元) | 38元 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,159 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 33% more expensive than in China
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