Cost of living in Liberia compared to United States
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ ($9) | $19 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ ($2.68) | $10 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.76 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ ($0.54) | $1.08 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ ($3.45) | $4.97 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ ($1.59) | $4.66 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ ($2.15) | $7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ ($1.87) | $4.56 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ ($2.67) | $2.37 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ ($1.88) | $3.48 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ ($5.36) | $16 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ ($1.61) | $2.91 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ ($1.07) | $2.86 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ ($2,807) | $2,763 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,113 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ ($203) | $223 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ ($1,381) | $1,936 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ ($155) | $1,468 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ ($120) | $151 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $61 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $292 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ ($121) | $142 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ ($11) | $14 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ ($2.04) | $32 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $56 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ ($30) | $48 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $95 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ ($20) | $125 | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,558 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ ($3.22) | $1.03 | + 213% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ ($54) | $80 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ ($1.07) | $9 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ ($3.22) | $24 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ ($21) | $154 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ ($0.67) | $9 | - 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ ($3.80) | $4.89 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ ($4.06) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ ($1.54) | $4.91 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ ($0.80) | $2.20 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ ($9) | $29 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $57 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ ($10) | $94 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ ($1.34) | $14 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ ($2.15) | $5.52 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ ($1.88) | $7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ ($0.08) | $0.20 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ ($70) | $58 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ ($2.28) | $10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,805 prices entered by 2,751 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 30% cheaper than in United States
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