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 | 777 L$ (1,526 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,415 L$ (2,779 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 771 L$ (1,514 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 L$ (982 ₦) | 749 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (1,263 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (582 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (786 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (686 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (976 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 319 L$ (627 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,949 L$ (3,828 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 316 L$ (621 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 L$ (144 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000 L$ (98,194 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,898 L$ (78,354 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (74,454 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (148,631 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (56,892 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (43,873 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 7,298 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 62,156 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (44,481 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (4,089 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 309% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (746 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 5,049 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (10,827 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 10,731 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (7,486 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,324,530 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 L$ (513 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (7,856 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (393 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (1,177 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (7,856 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (245 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (1,390 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (1,486 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (563 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 L$ (484 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (786 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 4,367 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,670 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (3,535 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (491 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (786 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 273 L$ (536 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 70,572 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (27 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (25,530 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (833 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,106 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Liberia is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria
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