- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liberia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 L$ (38元) | 51元 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 L$ (128元) | 34元 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 L$ (19元) | 15元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 15元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 240 L$ (10元) | 16元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 L$ (19元) | 8元 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 800 L$ (34元) | 58元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 L$ (13元) | 13元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 L$ (11元) | 7元 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 L$ (11元) | 5.63元 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,100 L$ (47元) | 114元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 235 L$ (10元) | 8元 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 L$ (2.55元) | 12元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 237,861 L$ (10,128元) | 9,408元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,898 L$ (1,699元) | 4,307元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,918 L$ (1,359元) | 439元 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 78,500 L$ (3,343元) | 5,706元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,250 L$ (4,396元) | 3,520元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,500 L$ (1,001元) | 311元 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 L$ (341元) | 86元 | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 31,400 L$ (1,337元) | 2,153元 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,400 L$ (1,337元) | 681元 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,867 L$ (122元) | 37元 | + 228% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 553元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,850 L$ (334元) | 260元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 624元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,710 L$ (201元) | 694元 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,509元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 L$ (5.79元) | 7元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (170元) | 156元 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (9元) | 26元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 L$ (21元) | 30元 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (170元) | 493元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 300 L$ (13元) | 29元 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 936 L$ (40元) | 36元 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 L$ (33元) | 36元 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 403 L$ (17元) | 9元 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 332 L$ (14元) | 14元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (17元) | 59元 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 148元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 752元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 367元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 59元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 309 L$ (13元) | 33元 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,239元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (0.60元) | 0.99元 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (554元) | 309元 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ (13元) | 20元 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,432 prices entered by 538 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.04258
CNY
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Cost of living in Liberia is 10% more expensive than in China
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