Cost of living in Liberia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (Rp 138,688) | Rp 45,378 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (Rp 43,340) | Rp 54,330 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 27,591 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (Rp 8,668) | Rp 19,722 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Rp 55,742) | Rp 26,707 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Rp 25,696) | Rp 18,501 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Rp 34,672) | Rp 56,542 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Rp 30,270) | Rp 42,973 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Rp 43,082) | Rp 22,558 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (Rp 30,338) | Rp 34,959 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (Rp 86,680) | Rp 337,317 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (Rp 26,004) | Rp 20,426 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (Rp 17,336) | Rp 17,971 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (Rp 45,365,864) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 9,563,600 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Rp 3,286,189) | Rp 496,641 | + 562% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (Rp 22,314,714) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Rp 2,511,050) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Rp 1,936,429) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 400,530 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,056,150 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Rp 1,963,257) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Rp 180,487) | Rp 43,866 | + 311% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Rp 32,939) | Rp 71,573 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 624,572 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Rp 477,886) | Rp 439,901 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,223,050 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Rp 330,403) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 153% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (Rp 52,008) | Rp 11,904 | + 337% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (Rp 866,803) | Rp 150,291 | + 477% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Rp 17,336) | Rp 36,367 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Rp 51,959) | Rp 60,467 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Rp 346,721) | Rp 313,421 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Rp 10,835) | Rp 130,123 | - 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Rp 61,352) | Rp 19,595 | + 213% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Rp 65,602) | Rp 34,558 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Rp 24,845) | Rp 30,035 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (Rp 13,002) | Rp 15,580 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (Rp 138,688) | Rp 88,350 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 216,012 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Rp 156,025) | Rp 383,761 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Rp 21,670) | Rp 162,937 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Rp 34,672) | Rp 36,298 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (Rp 30,338) | Rp 40,791 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Rp 1,214) | Rp 2,029 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Rp 1,126,844) | Rp 496,553 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (Rp 36,764) | Rp 35,528 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 604 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia
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