Cost of living in Liberia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 311 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 L$ (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 179 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 73 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 30 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 49 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 33 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 90 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 46 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 34 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 29 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 259 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 38 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 27 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (Mex$ 50,605) | Mex$ 23,842 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 12,777 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Mex$ 3,666) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (Mex$ 24,892) | Mex$ 15,282 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Mex$ 2,801) | Mex$ 7,678 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Mex$ 2,160) | Mex$ 798 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 423 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 5,969 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Mex$ 2,190) | Mex$ 2,283 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 155 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 138 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 960 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 782 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,701 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 1,445 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 388,186 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 24 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (Mex$ 967) | Mex$ 654 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 43% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 106 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 282 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 659 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 97 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 66 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 82 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 41 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 42 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 299 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 384 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 176 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,063 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 852 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 180 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 99 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 60 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,939 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Mex$ 1.35) | Mex$ 3.11 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Mex$ 1,257) | Mex$ 900 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,457 prices entered by 630 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 15% more expensive than in Mexico
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