Cost of living in Liberia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 60,964 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 L$ (Rp 164,472) | Rp 58,663 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 32,593 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (Rp 8,224) | Rp 24,589 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Rp 52,884) | Rp 31,337 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Rp 24,379) | Rp 14,750 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Rp 32,894) | Rp 72,901 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Rp 28,718) | Rp 45,403 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Rp 40,873) | Rp 22,376 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (Rp 28,783) | Rp 32,966 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (Rp 82,236) | Rp 344,694 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (Rp 24,671) | Rp 18,943 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (Rp 16,447) | Rp 15,178 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (Rp 43,039,950) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 11,729,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Rp 3,117,705) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (Rp 21,170,636) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Rp 2,382,308) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Rp 1,837,148) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 378,883 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,205,730 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Rp 1,862,600) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Rp 171,234) | Rp 91,402 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Rp 31,250) | Rp 80,207 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 759,724 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Rp 453,385) | Rp 458,661 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,371,230 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Rp 313,463) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 124% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (Rp 49,342) | Rp 12,092 | + 308% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (Rp 822,362) | Rp 199,904 | + 311% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Rp 16,447) | Rp 22,456 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Rp 49,295) | Rp 96,147 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Rp 328,945) | Rp 275,446 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Rp 10,280) | Rp 66,604 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Rp 58,206) | Rp 26,592 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Rp 62,238) | Rp 33,023 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Rp 23,571) | Rp 27,953 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (Rp 12,335) | Rp 12,305 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (Rp 131,578) | Rp 84,361 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Liberia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 261,890 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,570 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Rp 148,025) | Rp 379,769 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Rp 20,559) | Rp 149,637 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Rp 32,894) | Rp 38,584 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (Rp 28,783) | Rp 50,891 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Rp 1,151) | Rp 2,388 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Rp 1,069,070) | Rp 433,566 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 42,636 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 504 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia
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