Cost of living in Liberia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 777 L$ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 175 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,415 L$ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 110 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 771 L$ (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 54 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 L$ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 20 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 33 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 23 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 68 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 40 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 24 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 319 L$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 22 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,949 L$ (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 225 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 316 L$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 29 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 L$ (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000 L$ (Mex$ 5,579) | Mex$ 18,683 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,898 L$ (Mex$ 4,452) | Mex$ 8,677 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (Mex$ 4,231) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (Mex$ 8,445) | Mex$ 10,851 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (Mex$ 3,233) | Mex$ 5,624 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (Mex$ 2,493) | Mex$ 851 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,447 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (Mex$ 2,527) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 101 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 84 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 841 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 615 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,536 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 1,174 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 318,920 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 L$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 498 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 81 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 198 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 539 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 69 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 48 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 56 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 L$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 188 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 345 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 966 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 663 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 114 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 61 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 273 L$ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 40 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,578 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (Mex$ 1.56) | Mex$ 1.89 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (Mex$ 1,451) | Mex$ 919 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 57 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,491 prices entered by 1,380 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is about the same as in Mexico
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