Cost of living in Liberia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨916 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 L$ (₨2,816) | ₨1,082 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨533 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (₨141) | ₨231 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (₨906) | ₨315 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (₨417) | ₨170 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (₨563) | ₨836 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (₨492) | ₨289 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (₨700) | ₨114 | + 513% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (₨493) | ₨391 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (₨1,408) | ₨2,739 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (₨422) | ₨216 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (₨282) | ₨144 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (₨736,962) | ₨137,741 | + 435% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨58,708 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (₨53,384) | ₨21,580 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (₨362,499) | ₨75,090 | + 383% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (₨40,792) | ₨35,699 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (₨31,457) | ₨17,044 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,308 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨58,431 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (₨31,893) | ₨29,384 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (₨2,932) | ₨1,281 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (₨535) | ₨625 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨4,832 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (₨7,763) | ₨9,004 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,089 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (₨5,367) | ₨13,255 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (₨845) | ₨272 | + 211% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (₨14,081) | ₨4,030 | + 249% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (₨282) | ₨230 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (₨844) | ₨838 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (₨5,632) | ₨3,307 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (₨176) | ₨1,222 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (₨997) | ₨649 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (₨1,066) | ₨557 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (₨404) | ₨396 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (₨211) | ₨217 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (₨2,253) | ₨495 | + 355% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 51% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨3,859 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,827 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (₨2,535) | ₨8,435 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (₨352) | ₨2,877 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (₨563) | ₨566 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (₨493) | ₨965 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (₨20) | ₨255 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (₨18,305) | ₨5,305 | + 245% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨637 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 780 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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