Cost of living in Liberia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (¥1,337) | ¥1,510 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (¥418) | ¥777 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥442 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (¥84) | ¥210 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (¥537) | ¥332 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (¥248) | ¥626 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (¥334) | ¥855 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (¥292) | ¥1,035 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (¥415) | ¥461 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (¥293) | ¥271 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (¥836) | ¥1,299 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (¥251) | ¥205 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (¥167) | ¥227 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (¥437,437) | ¥218,917 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥128,457 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (¥31,687) | ¥27,749 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (¥215,168) | ¥187,909 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (¥24,213) | ¥76,748 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (¥18,672) | ¥19,268 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,419 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥43,152 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (¥18,931) | ¥17,240 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (¥1,740) | ¥1,196 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (¥318) | ¥3,024 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,406 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (¥4,608) | ¥3,885 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,497 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (¥3,186) | ¥10,842 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,145,430 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (¥501) | ¥167 | + 201% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (¥8,358) | ¥13,986 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (¥167) | ¥2,137 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (¥501) | ¥1,967 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (¥3,343) | ¥4,294 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (¥104) | ¥677 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (¥592) | ¥635 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (¥633) | ¥529 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (¥240) | ¥195 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (¥125) | ¥192 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (¥1,337) | ¥3,899 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Liberia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,808 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,606 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥9,510 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (¥1,504) | ¥6,842 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (¥209) | ¥1,086 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (¥334) | ¥566 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (¥293) | ¥564 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥106,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (¥12) | ¥56 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (¥10,865) | ¥12,147 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (¥354) | ¥600 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 803 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Liberia is 11% cheaper than in Japan
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