Cost of living in Liberia compared to United States
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Liberia is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ ($11) | $17 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ ($3.30) | $9 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ ($1.98) | $5.08 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ ($0.66) | $0.99 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 643 L$ ($4.24) | $3.31 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ ($1.96) | $4.41 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ ($2.64) | $7 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ ($2.30) | $3.92 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ ($3.28) | $1.95 | + 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ ($2.31) | $3.35 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ ($1.98) | $2.25 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ ($1.32) | $2.49 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Liberia is about the same as in United States | ||||
Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ ($3,454) | $2,528 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,959 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ ($250) | $202 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ ($1,699) | $1,772 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ ($191) | $1,345 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ ($147) | $138 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $57 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $302 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ ($149) | $136 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ ($14) | $12 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ ($2.51) | $26 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Liberia is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $51 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ ($36) | $47 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $92 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ ($25) | $119 | - 79% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Liberia is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,234 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ ($3.96) | $1.05 | + 277% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ ($66) | $76 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Liberia is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ ($1.32) | $7 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ ($3.96) | $19 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ ($26) | $125 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ ($0.83) | $7 | - 89% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ ($4.67) | $4.16 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ ($5.00) | $5.52 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ ($1.89) | $4.19 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ ($0.99) | $2.05 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ ($11) | $25 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Liberia is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $49 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $26 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $192 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ ($12) | $83 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ ($1.65) | $13 | - 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ ($2.64) | $5.17 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ ($2.31) | $6 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $495 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ ($0.09) | $0.17 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ ($86) | $54 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ ($2.80) | $9 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 12% cheaper than in United States
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