Cost of living in Liberia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 58% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (руб 697) | руб 399 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (руб 218) | руб 283 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ (руб 131) | руб 143 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (руб 44) | руб 65 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (руб 280) | руб 88 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (руб 129) | руб 129 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (руб 174) | руб 345 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (руб 152) | руб 108 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (руб 217) | руб 35 | + 519% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (руб 153) | руб 66 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (руб 436) | руб 583 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (руб 131) | руб 109 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (руб 87) | руб 29 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 68,166 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 37,974 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (руб 16,525) | руб 6,392 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (руб 32,989) | руб 31,618 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (руб 12,627) | руб 22,018 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (руб 9,738) | руб 4,038 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 448 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 24,813 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (руб 9,873) | руб 6,723 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (руб 908) | руб 416 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (руб 166) | руб 926 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 4,661 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (руб 2,403) | руб 2,580 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,596 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (руб 1,661) | руб 6,714 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 122% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,237,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (руб 262) | руб 47 | + 456% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (руб 4,359) | руб 1,548 | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (руб 87) | руб 476 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (руб 261) | руб 504 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (руб 1,744) | руб 1,289 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (руб 54) | руб 311 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (руб 309) | руб 183 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (руб 330) | руб 206 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (руб 125) | руб 77 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (руб 65) | руб 97 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (руб 697) | руб 580 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,480 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 574 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (руб 785) | руб 3,401 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (руб 109) | руб 387 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (руб 174) | руб 168 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (руб 153) | руб 221 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 38,001 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (руб 6) | руб 7 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (руб 5,667) | руб 3,491 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (руб 185) | руб 160 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,769 prices entered by 710 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 39% more expensive than in Russia
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