Cost of living in Liberia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 777 L$ ($3.91) | $15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,415 L$ ($7) | $8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 771 L$ ($3.88) | $4.33 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 L$ ($2.52) | $0.88 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ ($3.24) | $2.97 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ ($1.49) | $3.99 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ ($2.01) | $6 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ ($1.76) | $3.36 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ ($2.50) | $1.77 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 319 L$ ($1.61) | $3.16 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,949 L$ ($10) | $14 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 316 L$ ($1.59) | $1.94 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 L$ ($0.37) | $2.02 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000 L$ ($252) | $2,270 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,898 L$ ($201) | $1,626 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ ($191) | $177 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ ($381) | $1,624 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ ($146) | $1,155 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ ($112) | $108 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $47 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $296 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ ($114) | $118 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ ($10) | $11 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ ($1.91) | $22 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ ($28) | $45 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ ($19) | $112 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,027 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 L$ ($1.31) | $0.75 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ ($20) | $80 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ ($1.01) | $7 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ ($3.02) | $20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ ($20) | $110 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ ($0.63) | $7 | - 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ ($3.56) | $3.54 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ ($3.81) | $5.10 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ ($1.44) | $3.56 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 L$ ($1.24) | $1.84 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ ($2.01) | $21 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ ($9) | $74 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ ($1.26) | $12 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ ($2.01) | $4.83 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 273 L$ ($1.37) | $5.81 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $396 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ ($0.07) | $0.19 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ ($65) | $52 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ ($2.13) | $8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42,968 prices entered by 5,500 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 53% cheaper than in United States
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