Cost of living in Liberia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 629 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 L$ (руб 804) | руб 356 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 179 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (руб 40) | руб 86 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (руб 259) | руб 137 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (руб 119) | руб 208 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (руб 161) | руб 420 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (руб 140) | руб 127 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (руб 200) | руб 55 | + 261% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (руб 141) | руб 83 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (руб 402) | руб 688 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (руб 121) | руб 167 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (руб 80) | руб 45 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (руб 210,393) | руб 95,583 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 54,204 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (руб 15,240) | руб 7,369 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (руб 103,489) | руб 50,974 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (руб 11,645) | руб 32,011 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (руб 8,981) | руб 5,365 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 892 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 21,598 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (руб 9,105) | руб 7,518 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (руб 837) | руб 548 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (руб 153) | руб 763 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 6,577 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (руб 2,216) | руб 3,358 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,995 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (руб 1,532) | руб 6,982 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 71% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,596,350 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (руб 241) | руб 55 | + 336% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (руб 4,020) | руб 2,202 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (руб 80) | руб 251 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (руб 241) | руб 549 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (руб 1,608) | руб 1,878 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (руб 50) | руб 347 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (руб 285) | руб 222 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (руб 304) | руб 181 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (руб 115) | руб 123 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (руб 60) | руб 128 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (руб 643) | руб 559 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,534 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 649 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (руб 724) | руб 3,180 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (руб 100) | руб 502 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (руб 161) | руб 192 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (руб 141) | руб 228 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 51,956 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (руб 5.63) | руб 10 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (руб 5,226) | руб 2,896 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 196 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,915 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 34% more expensive than in Russia
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