Cost of living in Liberia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (Rp 132,562) | Rp 48,150 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (Rp 41,426) | Rp 54,894 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ (Rp 24,855) | Rp 30,099 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (Rp 8,285) | Rp 20,570 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Rp 53,280) | Rp 25,479 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Rp 24,561) | Rp 16,222 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Rp 33,141) | Rp 59,701 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Rp 28,933) | Rp 37,956 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Rp 41,179) | Rp 19,374 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (Rp 28,998) | Rp 34,923 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (Rp 82,851) | Rp 356,233 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (Rp 24,855) | Rp 19,537 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (Rp 16,570) | Rp 19,724 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 17,274,900 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 10,375,400 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Rp 3,141,030) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (Rp 6,270,411) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Rp 2,400,131) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Rp 1,850,892) | Rp 813,523 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 354,270 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,471,440 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Rp 1,876,535) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Rp 172,515) | Rp 60,481 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Rp 31,484) | Rp 67,068 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,630 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Rp 456,776) | Rp 423,397 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,205,370 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Rp 315,808) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 138% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,902,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (Rp 49,711) | Rp 8,988 | + 453% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (Rp 828,514) | Rp 237,123 | + 249% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Rp 16,570) | Rp 23,300 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Rp 49,664) | Rp 87,183 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Rp 331,406) | Rp 254,843 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Rp 10,356) | Rp 49,080 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Rp 58,642) | Rp 19,454 | + 201% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Rp 62,704) | Rp 36,205 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Rp 23,748) | Rp 18,007 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (Rp 12,428) | Rp 11,130 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (Rp 132,562) | Rp 86,706 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 166,095 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Rp 149,133) | Rp 388,033 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Rp 20,713) | Rp 111,803 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Rp 33,141) | Rp 35,619 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (Rp 28,998) | Rp 47,498 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Rp 1,160) | Rp 1,799 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Rp 1,077,068) | Rp 579,157 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (Rp 35,141) | Rp 28,887 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 959 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia
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