Cost of living in Liberia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (¥1,204) | ¥1,140 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (¥376) | ¥728 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ (¥226) | ¥418 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (¥75) | ¥210 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (¥484) | ¥275 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (¥223) | ¥668 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (¥301) | ¥1,129 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (¥263) | ¥710 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (¥374) | ¥393 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (¥263) | ¥255 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (¥752) | ¥1,985 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (¥226) | ¥206 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (¥150) | ¥211 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (¥393,792) | ¥217,328 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥126,162 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (¥28,525) | ¥16,068 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (¥193,700) | ¥132,665 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (¥21,797) | ¥70,782 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (¥16,809) | ¥9,982 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,119 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥42,816 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (¥17,042) | ¥15,187 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (¥1,567) | ¥663 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (¥286) | ¥1,759 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,849 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (¥4,148) | ¥3,745 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,707 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (¥2,868) | ¥16,382 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,749,320 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (¥451) | ¥144 | + 214% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (¥7,524) | ¥11,441 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (¥150) | ¥700 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (¥451) | ¥1,350 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (¥3,010) | ¥5,760 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (¥94) | ¥2,342 | - 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (¥533) | ¥937 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (¥569) | ¥540 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (¥216) | ¥142 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (¥113) | ¥247 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (¥1,204) | ¥2,858 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,449 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,459 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (¥1,354) | ¥3,771 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (¥188) | ¥1,130 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (¥301) | ¥520 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (¥263) | ¥517 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥56,570 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (¥11) | ¥49 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (¥9,781) | ¥9,121 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (¥319) | ¥554 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
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 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Liberia is about the same as in Japan
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