Cost of living in Liberia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 777 L$ (руб 269) | руб 407 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,415 L$ (руб 490) | руб 265 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 771 L$ (руб 267) | руб 147 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 L$ (руб 173) | руб 67 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ (руб 223) | руб 88 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ (руб 103) | руб 147 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ (руб 139) | руб 324 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ (руб 121) | руб 98 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ (руб 172) | руб 34 | + 401% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 319 L$ (руб 110) | руб 64 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,949 L$ (руб 675) | руб 591 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 316 L$ (руб 109) | руб 102 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 L$ (руб 25) | руб 32 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000 L$ (руб 17,316) | руб 71,169 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,898 L$ (руб 13,817) | руб 39,385 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ (руб 13,130) | руб 6,163 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ (руб 26,210) | руб 40,158 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ (руб 10,033) | руб 24,350 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ (руб 7,737) | руб 4,247 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 417 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 26,540 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ (руб 7,844) | руб 6,255 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ (руб 721) | руб 462 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ (руб 132) | руб 628 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,495 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ (руб 1,909) | руб 2,544 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,941 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ (руб 1,320) | руб 6,606 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,358,270 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 L$ (руб 90) | руб 46 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ (руб 1,385) | руб 1,874 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ (руб 69) | руб 449 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ (руб 208) | руб 578 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ (руб 1,385) | руб 1,374 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ (руб 43) | руб 313 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ (руб 245) | руб 167 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ (руб 262) | руб 227 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ (руб 99) | руб 82 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 L$ (руб 85) | руб 99 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (руб 139) | руб 570 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,511 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 597 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ (руб 623) | руб 3,689 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ (руб 87) | руб 394 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ (руб 139) | руб 200 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 273 L$ (руб 95) | руб 215 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 31,375 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ (руб 4.85) | руб 2.24 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ (руб 4,502) | руб 3,654 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ (руб 147) | руб 155 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,776 prices entered by 491 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 10% cheaper than in Russia
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