Cost of living in Liberia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨376 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 L$ (₨867) | ₨344 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨162 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (₨43) | ₨60 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (₨279) | ₨95 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (₨129) | ₨44 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (₨173) | ₨264 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (₨151) | ₨187 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (₨216) | ₨35 | + 520% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (₨152) | ₨161 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (₨434) | ₨903 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (₨130) | ₨100 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (₨87) | ₨40 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 141% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (₨226,941) | ₨44,390 | + 411% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨29,260 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (₨16,439) | ₨5,291 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (₨111,629) | ₨26,330 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (₨12,561) | ₨15,150 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (₨9,687) | ₨4,546 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨696 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨25,834 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (₨9,821) | ₨10,693 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (₨903) | ₨438 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (₨165) | ₨434 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,417 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (₨2,391) | ₨2,648 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,094 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (₨1,653) | ₨2,929 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,100,670 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (₨260) | ₨103 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (₨4,336) | ₨1,198 | + 262% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (₨87) | ₨111 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (₨260) | ₨266 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (₨1,734) | ₨1,030 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (₨54) | ₨364 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (₨307) | ₨188 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (₨328) | ₨269 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (₨124) | ₨171 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (₨65) | ₨82 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (₨694) | ₨281 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Liberia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,535 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨688 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,709 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (₨781) | ₨2,099 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (₨108) | ₨648 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (₨173) | ₨206 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (₨152) | ₨205 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨43,684 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (₨6) | ₨5.07 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (₨5,637) | ₨1,748 | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨298 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,558 prices entered by 816 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.43362
INR
/
LRD
Cost of living in Liberia is 73% more expensive than in India
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 329% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 174% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in India
- Cost of living in Armenia is 88% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Angola is 27% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 38% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Argentina is 102% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 156% more expensive than in India