Cost of living in Liberia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 243 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 140 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 64 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 23 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 37 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 78 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 47 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 27 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 24 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 263 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 33 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 141% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (Mex$ 68,254) | Mex$ 18,913 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 9,499 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Mex$ 4,944) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (Mex$ 33,573) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Mex$ 3,778) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Mex$ 2,913) | Mex$ 850 | + 243% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 402 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,396 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Mex$ 2,954) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 115 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 109 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 917 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 652 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,593 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Mex$ 497) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 104% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 332,628 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 21 | + 267% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (Mex$ 1,304) | Mex$ 518 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 84 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 199 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 580 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 76 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 55 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 58 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 32 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 231 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Liberia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 318 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 156 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 741 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 149 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 82 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 42 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,133 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Mex$ 1.83) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Mex$ 1,695) | Mex$ 909 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 67 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,422 prices entered by 1,078 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Liberia is 63% more expensive than in Mexico
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