Cost of living in Liberia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 6,197 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 L$ (15,507 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 3,207 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (775 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (4,986 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (2,299 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (3,101 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (2,708 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (3,854 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (2,714 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (7,754 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (2,326 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (1,551 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (4,058,072 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,328,290 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (293,956 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (1,996,098 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (224,619 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (173,218 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 28,675 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 387,079 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (175,617 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (16,145 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 636% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (2,946 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (42,748 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 45,968 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (29,555 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (4,652 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 350% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (77,537 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (1,551 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (4,648 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (31,015 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (969 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (5,488 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 214% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (5,868 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (2,222 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (1,163 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (12,406 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Liberia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 43,872 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 11,069 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (13,957 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (1,938 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (3,101 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (2,714 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (109 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (100,799 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 400% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 202 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Liberia is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria
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