Cost of living in Liberia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (₨1,444) | ₨477 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (₨451) | ₨617 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ (₨271) | ₨253 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (₨90) | ₨112 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (₨580) | ₨147 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (₨268) | ₨86 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (₨361) | ₨736 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (₨315) | ₨147 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (₨449) | ₨52 | + 761% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (₨316) | ₨285 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (₨903) | ₨1,607 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (₨271) | ₨134 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (₨181) | ₨80 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨65,208 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨40,062 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (₨34,222) | ₨11,662 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (₨68,318) | ₨44,902 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (₨26,150) | ₨32,659 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (₨20,166) | ₨8,932 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,577 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨44,480 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (₨20,445) | ₨20,812 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (₨1,880) | ₨667 | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (₨343) | ₨518 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,054 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (₨4,977) | ₨5,408 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨8,399 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (₨3,441) | ₨5,912 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,463,580 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (₨542) | ₨107 | + 408% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (₨3,611) | ₨2,108 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (₨181) | ₨260 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (₨541) | ₨616 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (₨3,611) | ₨1,831 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (₨113) | ₨463 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (₨639) | ₨350 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (₨683) | ₨441 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (₨259) | ₨189 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (₨135) | ₨169 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (₨1,444) | ₨480 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,790 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,454 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (₨1,625) | ₨3,680 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (₨226) | ₨850 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (₨361) | ₨437 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (₨316) | ₨448 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (₨13) | ₨39 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (₨11,735) | ₨4,106 | + 186% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (₨383) | ₨267 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,839 prices entered by 467 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan
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