- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liberia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 L$ (₨759) | ₨528 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 L$ (₨2,529) | ₨604 | + 319% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 L$ (₨379) | ₨214 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨108 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 240 L$ (₨202) | ₨121 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 L$ (₨372) | ₨82 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 800 L$ (₨674) | ₨437 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 L$ (₨253) | ₨153 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 L$ (₨211) | ₨40 | + 430% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 L$ (₨224) | ₨314 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,100 L$ (₨927) | ₨2,141 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 235 L$ (₨198) | ₨117 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 L$ (₨51) | ₨55 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 237,861 L$ (₨200,542) | ₨57,018 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,898 L$ (₨33,638) | ₨35,866 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,918 L$ (₨26,910) | ₨7,949 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 78,500 L$ (₨66,184) | ₨44,615 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,250 L$ (₨87,051) | ₨25,314 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,500 L$ (₨19,813) | ₨6,795 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 L$ (₨6,745) | ₨2,652 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 31,400 L$ (₨26,474) | ₨39,920 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,400 L$ (₨26,474) | ₨11,091 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,867 L$ (₨2,417) | ₨499 | + 384% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (₨320) | ₨947 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,542 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,850 L$ (₨6,618) | ₨4,026 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,025 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,710 L$ (₨3,971) | ₨5,302 | - 25% | |
| 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 | - | ₨1,796,100 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 L$ (₨115) | ₨89 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (₨3,372) | ₨2,526 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (₨169) | ₨227 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 L$ (₨422) | ₨639 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (₨3,372) | ₨2,133 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 300 L$ (₨253) | ₨444 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 936 L$ (₨789) | ₨268 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 L$ (₨662) | ₨340 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 403 L$ (₨340) | ₨142 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 332 L$ (₨280) | ₨109 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (₨337) | ₨627 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,501 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,126 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,095 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨526 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨391 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 309 L$ (₨261) | ₨548 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (₨12) | ₨29 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (₨10,960) | ₨3,850 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ (₨261) | ₨182 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,561 prices entered by 558 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan
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