Cost of living in Liberia compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Liberia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,052 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 L$ (¥1,560) | ¥806 | + 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥571 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (¥78) | ¥230 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (¥502) | ¥328 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (¥231) | ¥615 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (¥312) | ¥1,198 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (¥272) | ¥702 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (¥388) | ¥468 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (¥273) | ¥304 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (¥780) | ¥1,292 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (¥234) | ¥218 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (¥156) | ¥191 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Liberia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (¥408,302) | ¥364,940 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥197,136 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (¥29,576) | ¥19,817 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (¥200,837) | ¥174,888 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (¥22,600) | ¥106,796 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (¥17,428) | ¥12,528 | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,254 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ¥74,559 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (¥17,670) | ¥25,414 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (¥1,624) | ¥1,338 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (¥296) | ¥2,831 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Liberia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥8,708 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (¥4,301) | ¥5,103 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,729 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (¥2,974) | ¥12,189 | - 76% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Liberia is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,019,750 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (¥468) | ¥170 | + 175% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (¥7,801) | ¥9,221 | - 15% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Liberia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (¥156) | ¥2,133 | - 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (¥468) | ¥2,551 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (¥3,121) | ¥6,000 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (¥98) | ¥1,337 | - 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (¥552) | ¥930 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (¥590) | ¥622 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (¥224) | ¥224 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (¥117) | ¥188 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (¥1,248) | ¥4,604 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Liberia is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,908 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,873 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (¥1,404) | ¥8,269 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (¥195) | ¥1,244 | - 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (¥312) | ¥547 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (¥273) | ¥674 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (¥11) | ¥52 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (¥10,142) | ¥9,530 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥600 | - | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 10% cheaper than in Japan
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