Cost of living in Liberia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 777 L$ (₨609) | ₨609 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,415 L$ (₨1,108) | ₨658 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 771 L$ (₨604) | ₨250 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 L$ (₨392) | ₨111 | + 254% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (₨504) | ₨122 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (₨232) | ₨116 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (₨313) | ₨513 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (₨274) | ₨182 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (₨389) | ₨47 | + 736% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 319 L$ (₨250) | ₨366 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,949 L$ (₨1,527) | ₨2,635 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 316 L$ (₨248) | ₨127 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 L$ (₨57) | ₨56 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000 L$ (₨39,163) | ₨56,028 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,898 L$ (₨31,251) | ₨37,189 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (₨29,695) | ₨9,197 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (₨59,280) | ₨50,256 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (₨22,691) | ₨30,769 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (₨17,498) | ₨8,410 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,495 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 31,400 L$ (₨24,595) | ₨40,044 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (₨17,741) | ₨11,962 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (₨1,631) | ₨600 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (₨298) | ₨797 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,116 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (₨4,318) | ₨3,603 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,737 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (₨2,986) | ₨5,639 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,997,080 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 L$ (₨205) | ₨112 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (₨3,133) | ₨1,909 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (₨157) | ₨311 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (₨470) | ₨401 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (₨3,133) | ₨1,486 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (₨98) | ₨514 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (₨554) | ₨303 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (₨593) | ₨309 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (₨225) | ₨189 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 L$ (₨193) | ₨133 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (₨313) | ₨394 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,486 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,191 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,713 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (₨1,410) | ₨3,615 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (₨196) | ₨885 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (₨313) | ₨325 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 273 L$ (₨214) | ₨393 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (₨11) | ₨4.62 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (₨10,182) | ₨4,249 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (₨332) | ₨216 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,105 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan
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