Cost of living in Liberia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (4,355 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (1,361 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,363 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (272 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (1,750 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (807 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (1,089 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (951 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (1,353 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (953 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (2,722 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (817 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (544 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (1,424,627 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 344,756 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (103,196 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (700,750 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (78,855 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (60,810 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 695% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 17,828 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 105,832 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (61,652 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (5,668 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (1,034 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 9,511 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (15,007 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 46,330 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (10,376 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (1,633 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 795% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (27,220 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (544 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (1,632 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (10,888 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (340 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (1,927 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (2,060 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (780 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (408 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (4,355 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,323 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,345 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (4,900 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (681 ₦) | 970 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (1,089 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (953 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (38 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (35,386 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (1,155 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 282 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria
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