Cost of living in Liberia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 225 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 122 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 54 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 35 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 23 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 71 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 41 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 24 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 227 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 19,344 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 8,617 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Mex$ 4,462) | Mex$ 970 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (Mex$ 8,907) | Mex$ 10,248 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Mex$ 3,410) | Mex$ 5,200 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Mex$ 2,629) | Mex$ 693 | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 387 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,700 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Mex$ 2,666) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 98 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 94 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 862 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Mex$ 649) | Mex$ 672 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,520 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 1,153 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 358,397 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 19 | + 268% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (Mex$ 1,177) | Mex$ 553 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 75 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 188 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Mex$ 471) | Mex$ 546 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 79 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 49 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 58 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 188 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 294 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 150 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 805 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 669 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 122 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 71 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 40 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,185 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Mex$ 1.65) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Mex$ 1,530) | Mex$ 966 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 62 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,446 prices entered by 1,240 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 24% more expensive than in Mexico
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