Cost of living in Liberia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,600 L$ ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 L$ ($2.91) | $8 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 L$ ($1.74) | $4.26 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ ($0.58) | $0.88 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ ($3.74) | $2.88 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ ($1.72) | $4.18 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ ($2.33) | $6 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ ($2.03) | $3.44 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ ($2.89) | $1.76 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ ($2.03) | $3.11 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ ($5.81) | $14 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ ($1.74) | $1.99 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ ($1.16) | $2.18 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,194 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,577 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ ($220) | $179 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,683 L$ ($440) | $1,546 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ ($168) | $1,143 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ ($130) | $113 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $52 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $269 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ ($132) | $127 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ ($12) | $11 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ ($2.21) | $22 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ ($32) | $43 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ ($22) | $107 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Liberia is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,518 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ ($3.49) | $0.66 | + 426% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ ($58) | $73 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ ($1.16) | $7 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ ($3.49) | $16 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ ($23) | $111 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ ($0.73) | $7 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ ($4.12) | $3.45 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ ($4.40) | $4.86 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ ($1.67) | $3.66 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ ($0.87) | $1.81 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ ($9) | $22 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $47 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ ($10) | $78 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ ($1.45) | $12 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ ($2.33) | $4.93 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ ($2.03) | $5.66 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ ($0.08) | $0.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ ($76) | $49 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 L$ ($2.47) | $8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,078 prices entered by 4,181 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 24% cheaper than in United States
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