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Cost of living in Liberia

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Food Price in LD$
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 LRD
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 LRD
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 LRD
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 LRD
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 LRD
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 LRD
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 LRD
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 LRD
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 LRD
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 LRD
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 LRD
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 LRD
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 LRD
1.5 kg Sugar 10 LRD
2 liter cooking oil 20 LRD
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 LRD
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 LRD
1 liter milk 8.50 LRD
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 LRD
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 LRD
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 LRD
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 LRD
House Cleaning fee per day 105 LRD
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 LRD
Original branded Electric Fans 200 LRD
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 LRD
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 LRD
Single bed Blankets 120 LRD
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 LRD
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 LRD
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 LRD
Men's haircut 40 LRD
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 LRD
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 LRD
1 month of gym subscription. 105 LRD
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 LRD
Unisex Loris perfume 30 LRD
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 LRD
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 LRD
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 LRD
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 LRD
Go carting 30mins 120 LRD
Movie House 3d cinema 30 LRD
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 LRD
Photo shoot 120 LRD
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 LRD
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 LRD
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 LRD
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 LRD
Spalding Basketball 200 LRD
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 LRD
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 LRD
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 LRD
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 LRD
1 day rent a car cost 140 LRD
Driver’s license 2300 LRD
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 LRD
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 LRD
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 LRD
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 LRD
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 LRD
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 LRD

The cost of living in Liberia is $530USD, which is 1.39 times less expensive than the world average. Liberia ranked 168th out of 197 countries by cost of living and the 159th best country to live in. The country is ralatively cheap.

You can live decently for about USD18 per day. However, pricing may vary depending on the tourism demand and the level of local development. The average budget in USD in Liberia is as following:

  • 600USD per month for a single person;
  • 1500USD per month for a couple;
  • 2000USD per month for a family with two children will do.
  1. Clothing: Cost is low for items such as business, casual and children's clothing and footwear. Average price for an international brand of mens jeans is USD$35, a quality international brand of running shoes USD$68, mens leather shoes suitable for office wear USD$81 while a medium size international summer dress from a global chain store is USD$41.
  2. Communication: Cost is average for various communication costs such as home telephone rental, internet subscription, mobile service provider tariff and data costs. Average price for a monthly standard plan internet subscription is USD$90, while the benchmark mobile tariff is USD$0.14 per minute.
  3. Groceries: Cost is reasonably low for items such as consumables, cleaning products, dairy, fresh fruit and vegetables, general food products, snacks, soft drinks. Average grocery prices in a major international retail store for 1 kg apples is USD$2, 1 kg oranges USD$2, 1 head lettuce USD$2, 1 kg potatos USD$3, 1 kg boneless, skinless, chicken breast USD$10.59, 1 kg cheddar cheese USD$15, 1 dozen large eggs USD$3, 500g loaf white bread USD$2, 1 L full cream milk USD$2, and 1.5 L water USD$1.
  4. Healthcare:Cost is average for general heath care, doctor visits, hospital stays, non-prescription medicine, and medical insurance. Average healthcare cost for a private practice Doctor visit for an uninsured patient is USD$60, and a private hospital stayper day including nursing care, medications, diagnostic tests, food, and related costs is USD$1,900.
  5. Transport: Cost is average for items such as fuel (petrol/gasoline), car hire, public transport, vehicle purchase and maintenance. Average average price over the last year for highest available octane petrol / gasoline (1L) is USD$1.04, while the benchmark car sedan purchase price including taxes/duties for a compact / small / economy vehicle (1.4 L) is USD$20,000.

Monthly Budget

Those interested in simple living should budget between $500 or less monthly. Generally, this budget allows for bus rides and the occasional taxi, big trips to the farmers' market and a few restaurant meals each month. While you can choose to live in relative luxury, employing full-time housekeepers, commuting by car, enjoying exquisite homes and consuming imported goods such lifestyles can easily amount to $900 or more monthly.

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