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Cost of living in Liberia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 L$ (1,988 ₦) | 2,397 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 L$ (6,628 ₦) | 2,148 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 L$ (994 ₦) | 954 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 880 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 240 L$ (530 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 L$ (974 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 800 L$ (1,767 ₦) | 2,200 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 L$ (663 ₦) | 1,163 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 L$ (552 ₦) | 817 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 L$ (586 ₦) | 290 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,100 L$ (2,430 ₦) | 2,274 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 235 L$ (519 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 L$ (133 ₦) | 352 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 237,861 L$ (525,477 ₦) | 376,450 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,898 L$ (88,141 ₦) | 272,128 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,918 L$ (70,513 ₦) | 28,603 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 78,500 L$ (173,420 ₦) | 239,407 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,250 L$ (228,097 ₦) | 127,038 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,500 L$ (51,916 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 295% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 L$ (17,673 ₦) | 6,965 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 31,400 L$ (69,368 ₦) | 106,872 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,400 L$ (69,368 ₦) | 33,227 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,867 L$ (6,333 ₦) | 1,496 ₦ | + 323% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (839 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,326 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,850 L$ (17,342 ₦) | 11,477 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 16,918 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,710 L$ (10,405 ₦) | 28,327 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,020,720 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 L$ (301 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (8,837 ₦) | 11,324 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (442 ₦) | 2,038 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 L$ (1,105 ₦) | 1,832 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (8,837 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 300 L$ (663 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 936 L$ (2,067 ₦) | 1,138 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 L$ (1,734 ₦) | 1,261 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 403 L$ (890 ₦) | 346 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 332 L$ (733 ₦) | 472 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (884 ₦) | 2,142 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 4,879 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,142 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,548 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 15,159 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,387 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,656 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 309 L$ (683 ₦) | 628 ₦ | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 150,772 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (31 ₦) | 91 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (28,719 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ (683 ₦) | 494 ₦ | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,309 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria
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