Cost of living in Liberia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 123% | |||
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Food in Liberia is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (₨2,122) | ₨519 | + 309% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (₨663) | ₨705 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨224 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (₨133) | ₨118 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (₨853) | ₨165 | + 416% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (₨393) | ₨102 | + 285% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (₨531) | ₨710 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (₨463) | ₨221 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (₨659) | ₨51 | + 1190% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (₨464) | ₨220 | + 111% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (₨1,327) | ₨2,141 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (₨398) | ₨167 | + 139% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (₨265) | ₨77 | + 242% | |
Housing | + 280% | |||
Housing in Liberia is 280% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (₨694,251) | ₨65,360 | + 962% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨44,450 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (₨50,290) | ₨14,918 | + 237% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (₨341,490) | ₨47,849 | + 614% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (₨38,428) | ₨35,800 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (₨29,634) | ₨10,123 | + 193% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,270 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨53,975 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (₨30,044) | ₨18,356 | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (₨2,762) | ₨851 | + 225% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (₨504) | ₨797 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Liberia is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨4,868 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (₨7,313) | ₨7,670 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨17,357 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (₨5,056) | ₨8,106 | - 38% | |
Transportation | + 138% | |||
Transportation in Liberia is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (₨796) | ₨146 | + 447% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (₨13,265) | ₨4,073 | + 226% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Liberia is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (₨265) | ₨237 | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (₨795) | ₨572 | + 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (₨5,306) | ₨1,768 | + 200% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (₨166) | ₨1,267 | - 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (₨939) | ₨575 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (₨1,004) | ₨371 | + 171% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (₨380) | ₨352 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (₨199) | ₨116 | + 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (₨2,122) | ₨681 | + 212% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Liberia is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨2,016 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,908 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (₨2,388) | ₨4,907 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (₨332) | ₨1,025 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (₨531) | ₨469 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (₨464) | ₨513 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (₨19) | ₨4.02 | + 362% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (₨17,245) | ₨4,729 | + 265% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (₨563) | ₨238 | + 136% | |
TOTAL | + 138% |

These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan
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