Cost of living in Liberia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (¥976) | ¥954 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (¥305) | ¥699 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ (¥183) | ¥444 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (¥61) | ¥200 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (¥392) | ¥253 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (¥181) | ¥622 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (¥244) | ¥903 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (¥213) | ¥771 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (¥303) | ¥384 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (¥214) | ¥306 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (¥610) | ¥1,331 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (¥183) | ¥199 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (¥122) | ¥226 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥268,095 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥150,794 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (¥23,134) | ¥23,880 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (¥46,182) | ¥140,127 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (¥17,677) | ¥77,433 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (¥13,632) | ¥12,855 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,197 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥63,991 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (¥13,821) | ¥10,809 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (¥1,271) | ¥901 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (¥232) | ¥2,418 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,941 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (¥3,364) | ¥4,416 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,088 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (¥2,326) | ¥12,131 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,676,280 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (¥366) | ¥136 | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (¥2,441) | ¥10,384 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (¥122) | ¥1,225 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (¥366) | ¥1,626 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (¥2,441) | ¥6,148 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (¥76) | ¥812 | - 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (¥432) | ¥655 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (¥462) | ¥501 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (¥175) | ¥170 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (¥92) | ¥229 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (¥976) | ¥2,983 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,633 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,657 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (¥1,098) | ¥6,422 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (¥153) | ¥1,122 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (¥244) | ¥445 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (¥214) | ¥556 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (¥9) | ¥40 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (¥7,933) | ¥9,497 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (¥259) | ¥525 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 869 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Liberia is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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