- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liberia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 L$ (₨790) | ₨557 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 L$ (₨2,633) | ₨619 | + 325% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 L$ (₨395) | ₨219 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨108 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 240 L$ (₨211) | ₨122 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 L$ (₨387) | ₨79 | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 800 L$ (₨702) | ₨613 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 L$ (₨263) | ₨156 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 L$ (₨219) | ₨39 | + 456% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 L$ (₨233) | ₨283 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,100 L$ (₨965) | ₨2,980 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 235 L$ (₨206) | ₨116 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 L$ (₨53) | ₨57 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 237,861 L$ (₨208,761) | ₨56,589 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,898 L$ (₨35,016) | ₨35,418 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,918 L$ (₨28,013) | ₨8,319 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 78,500 L$ (₨68,896) | ₨46,212 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,250 L$ (₨90,618) | ₨29,470 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,500 L$ (₨20,625) | ₨6,959 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 L$ (₨7,021) | ₨2,729 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 31,400 L$ (₨27,558) | ₨41,526 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,400 L$ (₨27,558) | ₨11,677 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,867 L$ (₨2,516) | ₨499 | + 405% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (₨334) | ₨1,031 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,663 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,850 L$ (₨6,890) | ₨4,551 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,710 L$ (₨4,134) | ₨6,006 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,115,150 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 L$ (₨119) | ₨92 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (₨3,511) | ₨2,561 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (₨176) | ₨241 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 L$ (₨439) | ₨748 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (₨3,511) | ₨2,396 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 300 L$ (₨263) | ₨445 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 936 L$ (₨821) | ₨320 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 L$ (₨689) | ₨365 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 403 L$ (₨354) | ₨158 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 332 L$ (₨291) | ₨112 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (₨351) | ₨589 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,589 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,181 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,176 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,228 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨389 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 309 L$ (₨271) | ₨548 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨57,145 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (₨12) | ₨52 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (₨11,410) | ₨3,979 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ (₨271) | ₨281 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,314 prices entered by 548 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan
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