- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liberia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 L$ (2,076 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 L$ (6,919 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 L$ (1,038 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 891 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 240 L$ (553 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 L$ (1,017 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 800 L$ (1,845 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 L$ (692 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 L$ (577 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 L$ (611 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,100 L$ (2,537 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 235 L$ (542 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 L$ (138 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 237,861 L$ (548,558 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,898 L$ (92,012 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,918 L$ (73,610 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 78,500 L$ (181,038 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,250 L$ (238,117 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,500 L$ (54,196 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 L$ (18,450 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 31,400 L$ (72,415 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,400 L$ (72,415 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,867 L$ (6,611 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 479% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (876 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,922 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,850 L$ (18,104 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 17,547 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,710 L$ (10,862 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 L$ (314 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (9,225 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (461 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 L$ (1,153 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (9,225 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 300 L$ (692 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 936 L$ (2,158 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 L$ (1,810 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 403 L$ (930 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 332 L$ (765 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (922 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,380 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,270 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 14,287 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,654 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,457 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 309 L$ (713 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,066 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (32 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (29,981 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ (713 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,490 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.306
NGN
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Cost of living in Liberia is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria
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