Cost of living in Liberia compared to Nigeria
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (4,378 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (1,368 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 1,497 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (274 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (1,760 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (811 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (1,095 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (956 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (1,360 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (958 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (2,736 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (821 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (547 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (1,432,083 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 480,899 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (103,736 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (704,418 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (79,267 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (61,128 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 17,872 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 97,009 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (61,975 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (5,698 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (1,040 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,462 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (15,086 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 28,695 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (10,430 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (1,642 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 542% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (27,363 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (547 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (1,640 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (10,945 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (342 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (1,937 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (2,071 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (784 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (410 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (4,378 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 8,546 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 6,169 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (4,925 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (684 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (1,095 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (958 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (38 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (35,572 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (1,161 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 318 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria
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