- Cost of Living
- Liberia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liberia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 L$ ($5.69) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 L$ ($19) | $8 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 L$ ($2.85) | $4.57 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.89 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 240 L$ ($1.52) | $3.17 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 L$ ($2.79) | $4.04 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 800 L$ ($5.06) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 L$ ($1.90) | $3.33 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 L$ ($1.58) | $1.59 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 L$ ($1.68) | $3.37 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,100 L$ ($7) | $15 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 235 L$ ($1.49) | $1.92 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 L$ ($0.38) | $2.12 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 237,861 L$ ($1,504) | $2,038 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,898 L$ ($252) | $1,572 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,918 L$ ($202) | $177 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 78,500 L$ ($496) | $1,573 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,250 L$ ($653) | $1,125 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,500 L$ ($149) | $123 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 L$ ($51) | $48 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 31,400 L$ ($199) | $334 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,400 L$ ($199) | $118 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,867 L$ ($18) | $11 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ ($2.40) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 2% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,850 L$ ($50) | $45 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,710 L$ ($30) | $115 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,279 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 L$ ($0.86) | $0.77 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000 L$ ($25) | $85 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ ($1.26) | $7 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 L$ ($3.16) | $19 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ ($25) | $111 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 300 L$ ($1.90) | $7 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 936 L$ ($5.92) | $3.51 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 L$ ($4.96) | $5.09 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 403 L$ ($2.55) | $3.45 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 332 L$ ($2.10) | $1.86 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 L$ ($2.53) | $20 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $172 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $79 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.87 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 309 L$ ($1.95) | $5.89 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ ($0.09) | $0.34 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ ($82) | $53 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 L$ ($1.95) | $8 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,902 prices entered by 13,652 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00632
USD
/
LRD
Cost of living in Liberia is 35% cheaper than in United States
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