Cost of living in Liberia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (Rp 154,884) | Rp 61,205 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (Rp 48,401) | Rp 50,520 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ (Rp 29,041) | Rp 29,046 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (Rp 9,680) | Rp 20,601 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Rp 62,251) | Rp 23,048 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Rp 28,697) | Rp 14,630 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Rp 38,721) | Rp 66,405 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Rp 33,805) | Rp 43,134 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Rp 48,113) | Rp 18,263 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (Rp 33,881) | Rp 34,771 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (Rp 96,803) | Rp 406,659 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (Rp 29,041) | Rp 17,291 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (Rp 19,361) | Rp 16,247 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 180% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (Rp 50,663,642) | Rp 11,852,300 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 6,870,050 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Rp 3,669,946) | Rp 801,210 | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (Rp 24,920,603) | Rp 6,489,080 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Rp 2,804,288) | Rp 3,134,800 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Rp 2,162,563) | Rp 505,106 | + 328% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 237,062 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,563,720 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Rp 2,192,524) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Rp 201,565) | Rp 57,323 | + 252% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Rp 36,785) | Rp 95,242 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 648,513 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Rp 533,693) | Rp 480,172 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,195,760 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Rp 368,987) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 458,595,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (Rp 58,082) | Rp 8,601 | + 575% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (Rp 968,027) | Rp 419,026 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Rp 19,361) | Rp 22,598 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Rp 58,027) | Rp 89,583 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Rp 387,211) | Rp 204,790 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Rp 12,100) | Rp 108,192 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Rp 68,516) | Rp 22,334 | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Rp 73,263) | Rp 30,094 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Rp 27,746) | Rp 22,886 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (Rp 14,520) | Rp 11,284 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (Rp 154,884) | Rp 59,008 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 261,585 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Rp 174,245) | Rp 573,242 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Rp 24,201) | Rp 159,890 | - 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Rp 38,721) | Rp 37,239 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (Rp 33,881) | Rp 65,361 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Rp 1,355) | Rp 1,849 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Rp 1,258,435) | Rp 509,555 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (Rp 41,058) | Rp 32,683 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 447 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia
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