Cost of living in Liberia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (₨711) | ₨384 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (₨222) | ₨351 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨172 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (₨44) | ₨58 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (₨286) | ₨86 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (₨132) | ₨46 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (₨178) | ₨263 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (₨155) | ₨166 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (₨221) | ₨32 | + 594% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (₨156) | ₨169 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (₨444) | ₨806 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (₨133) | ₨97 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (₨89) | ₨40 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (₨232,589) | ₨35,613 | + 553% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨22,865 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (₨16,848) | ₨4,764 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (₨114,407) | ₨27,161 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (₨12,874) | ₨16,020 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (₨9,928) | ₨5,344 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨633 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨30,952 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (₨10,066) | ₨11,918 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (₨925) | ₨572 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (₨169) | ₨608 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,381 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (₨2,450) | ₨2,919 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,078 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (₨1,694) | ₨3,096 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,516,510 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (₨267) | ₨105 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (₨4,444) | ₨1,182 | + 276% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (₨89) | ₨158 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (₨266) | ₨289 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (₨1,778) | ₨920 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (₨56) | ₨379 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (₨315) | ₨213 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (₨336) | ₨286 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (₨127) | ₨176 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (₨67) | ₨93 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (₨711) | ₨319 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,418 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨581 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,361 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (₨800) | ₨1,951 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (₨111) | ₨749 | - 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (₨178) | ₨223 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (₨156) | ₨179 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨52,959 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (₨6) | ₨1.37 | + 354% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (₨5,777) | ₨1,412 | + 309% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (₨188) | ₨268 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,538 prices entered by 1,274 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Liberia is 82% more expensive than in India
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