Cost of living in Liberia compared to United States
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liberia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $20 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 L$ ($10) | $11 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.45 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 L$ ($0.52) | $1.05 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 643 L$ ($3.32) | $4.41 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 296 L$ ($1.53) | $4.43 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 L$ ($2.06) | $7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 349 L$ ($1.80) | $4.01 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 497 L$ ($2.56) | $2.12 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 L$ ($1.80) | $3.68 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 L$ ($5.16) | $17 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 L$ ($1.55) | $2.84 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 L$ ($1.03) | $2.65 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Liberia is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,370 L$ ($2,698) | $2,838 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,124 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,912 L$ ($195) | $220 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 257,437 L$ ($1,327) | $1,988 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,969 L$ ($149) | $1,494 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,340 L$ ($115) | $161 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $61 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $266 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,649 L$ ($117) | $139 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,082 L$ ($11) | $14 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 L$ ($1.96) | $33 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Liberia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $56 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,513 L$ ($28) | $55 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $100 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,812 L$ ($20) | $136 | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| 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 | - | $29,168 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 L$ ($3.09) | $0.96 | + 221% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 L$ ($52) | $77 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Liberia is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 L$ ($1.03) | $9 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 599 L$ ($3.09) | $24 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 L$ ($21) | $162 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 L$ ($0.64) | $9 | - 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 708 L$ ($3.65) | $4.93 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 757 L$ ($3.90) | $6 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 287 L$ ($1.48) | $4.77 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 L$ ($0.77) | $2.42 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,600 L$ ($8) | $30 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Liberia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Liberia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $59 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $220 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,800 L$ ($9) | $101 | - 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 L$ ($1.29) | $14 | - 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400 L$ ($2.06) | $5.76 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 L$ ($1.80) | $7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $497 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 L$ ($0.07) | $0.55 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,000 L$ ($67) | $64 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,973 prices entered by 2,144 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liberia is 32% cheaper than in United States
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