Cost of living in Liberia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 777 L$ (Rp 56,139) | Rp 62,230 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,415 L$ (Rp 102,232) | Rp 52,137 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 771 L$ (Rp 55,684) | Rp 30,582 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 L$ (Rp 36,119) | Rp 18,388 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Rp 46,455) | Rp 26,104 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Rp 21,415) | Rp 14,341 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Rp 28,896) | Rp 77,272 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Rp 25,227) | Rp 38,806 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Rp 35,904) | Rp 19,485 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 319 L$ (Rp 23,049) | Rp 32,212 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,949 L$ (Rp 140,797) | Rp 339,997 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 316 L$ (Rp 22,832) | Rp 15,796 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 L$ (Rp 5,292) | Rp 17,158 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000 L$ (Rp 3,611,950) | Rp 10,152,500 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,898 L$ (Rp 2,882,162) | Rp 5,840,050 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Rp 2,738,696) | Rp 772,430 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (Rp 5,467,235) | Rp 6,942,790 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Rp 2,092,699) | Rp 3,311,200 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Rp 1,613,812) | Rp 502,555 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 285,184 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,793,310 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Rp 1,636,170) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Rp 150,417) | Rp 69,682 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Rp 27,451) | Rp 51,169 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,076 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Rp 398,268) | Rp 457,119 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,076,740 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Rp 275,356) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 490,945,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 L$ (Rp 18,862) | Rp 9,156 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (Rp 288,956) | Rp 330,672 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Rp 14,448) | Rp 30,938 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Rp 43,303) | Rp 82,186 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Rp 288,956) | Rp 280,243 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Rp 9,030) | Rp 38,725 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Rp 51,130) | Rp 26,962 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Rp 54,672) | Rp 34,072 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Rp 20,706) | Rp 16,791 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 L$ (Rp 17,820) | Rp 13,618 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Rp 28,896) | Rp 63,841 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 184,270 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,975 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Rp 130,030) | Rp 413,601 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Rp 18,060) | Rp 152,100 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Rp 28,896) | Rp 44,543 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 273 L$ (Rp 19,712) | Rp 59,628 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Rp 1,011) | Rp 1,635 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Rp 939,107) | Rp 597,783 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (Rp 30,639) | Rp 24,831 | + 23% | |
| 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 1,141 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is about the same as in Indonesia
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