Cost of living in Liberia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ (руб 840) | руб 484 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ (руб 262) | руб 392 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 185 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ (руб 52) | руб 84 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (руб 338) | руб 116 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (руб 156) | руб 186 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (руб 210) | руб 442 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (руб 183) | руб 106 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (руб 261) | руб 44 | + 492% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ (руб 184) | руб 78 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ (руб 525) | руб 672 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ (руб 157) | руб 146 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ (руб 105) | руб 42 | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 91% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ (руб 274,727) | руб 88,544 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 53,292 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (руб 19,901) | руб 8,144 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ (руб 135,134) | руб 43,955 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (руб 15,206) | руб 27,802 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (руб 11,727) | руб 4,477 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 561 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 23,519 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (руб 11,889) | руб 9,009 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (руб 1,093) | руб 570 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (руб 199) | руб 1,085 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,182 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (руб 2,894) | руб 3,266 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,705 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (руб 2,001) | руб 9,868 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 98% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,483,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ (руб 315) | руб 52 | + 511% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ (руб 5,249) | руб 2,304 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (руб 105) | руб 562 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (руб 315) | руб 657 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (руб 2,100) | руб 1,938 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (руб 66) | руб 422 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (руб 372) | руб 241 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (руб 397) | руб 299 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (руб 150) | руб 111 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ (руб 79) | руб 147 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ (руб 840) | руб 851 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Liberia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,813 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 680 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,421 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (руб 945) | руб 4,003 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (руб 131) | руб 493 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (руб 210) | руб 205 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ (руб 184) | руб 241 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 76,156 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (руб 7) | руб 2.71 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (руб 6,824) | руб 3,687 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (руб 223) | руб 200 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,156 prices entered by 440 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 58% more expensive than in Russia
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