Cost of living in Liberia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (₨2,684) | ₨851 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (₨839) | ₨952 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨348 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (₨168) | ₨169 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (₨1,079) | ₨282 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (₨497) | ₨250 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (₨671) | ₨1,139 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (₨586) | ₨290 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (₨834) | ₨122 | + 581% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (₨587) | ₨549 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (₨1,677) | ₨2,784 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (₨503) | ₨289 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (₨335) | ₨191 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (₨877,821) | ₨115,670 | + 659% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨70,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (₨63,587) | ₨25,995 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (₨431,786) | ₨59,502 | + 626% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (₨48,588) | ₨50,821 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (₨37,470) | ₨20,152 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,097 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨71,636 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (₨37,989) | ₨23,262 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (₨3,492) | ₨1,718 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (₨637) | ₨1,977 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,426 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (₨9,247) | ₨6,254 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (₨6,393) | ₨8,569 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (₨1,006) | ₨270 | + 273% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (₨16,772) | ₨4,626 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (₨335) | ₨1,015 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (₨1,005) | ₨1,391 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (₨6,709) | ₨3,667 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (₨210) | ₨521 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (₨1,187) | ₨922 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (₨1,269) | ₨736 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (₨481) | ₨249 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (₨252) | ₨242 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (₨2,684) | ₨860 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Liberia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨3,545 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨2,089 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (₨3,019) | ₨7,109 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (₨419) | ₨880 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (₨671) | ₨669 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (₨587) | ₨1,106 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (₨23) | ₨3.79 | + 519% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (₨21,804) | ₨3,764 | + 479% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (₨711) | ₨415 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,742 prices entered by 454 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan
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