Cost of living in Liberia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 777 L$ (¥435) | ¥1,030 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,415 L$ (¥793) | ¥723 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 771 L$ (¥432) | ¥464 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 L$ (¥280) | ¥214 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (¥360) | ¥284 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (¥166) | ¥501 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (¥224) | ¥1,191 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (¥196) | ¥734 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (¥278) | ¥385 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 319 L$ (¥179) | ¥257 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,949 L$ (¥1,092) | ¥1,788 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 316 L$ (¥177) | ¥217 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 L$ (¥41) | ¥244 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000 L$ (¥28,006) | ¥229,251 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,898 L$ (¥22,348) | ¥119,039 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (¥21,235) | ¥14,600 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (¥42,392) | ¥136,696 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (¥16,226) | ¥114,972 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (¥12,513) | ¥10,415 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥3,500 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 31,400 L$ (¥17,588) | ¥40,095 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (¥12,686) | ¥10,420 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (¥1,166) | ¥803 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (¥213) | ¥1,906 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥5,921 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (¥3,088) | ¥4,587 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,447 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (¥2,135) | ¥12,915 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 L$ (¥146) | ¥143 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (¥2,240) | ¥9,719 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (¥112) | ¥1,375 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (¥336) | ¥807 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (¥2,240) | ¥8,290 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (¥70) | ¥543 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (¥396) | ¥696 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (¥424) | ¥558 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (¥161) | ¥186 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 L$ (¥138) | ¥229 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (¥224) | ¥2,634 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,927 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,170 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,399 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (¥1,008) | ¥7,477 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (¥140) | ¥1,286 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (¥224) | ¥495 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 273 L$ (¥153) | ¥522 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,253 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (¥8) | ¥26 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (¥7,282) | ¥8,663 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (¥238) | ¥480 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,326 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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