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Cost of Living Comparison Between Liberia and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Liberia and United States

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Liberia is 3.7% cheaper than United States without rent, and 50.1% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Liberia is 20.1% more expensive than United States without rent, and 34.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Liberia
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.72 LRDΒ 1,391
$20.22 $20.22
-61.82%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$153 LRDΒ 27.5K
$75.7 $75.7
101.98%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.89 LRDΒ 1,961
$11.47 $11.47
-5.06%
Cappuccino
$3.35 LRDΒ 604
$5.13 $5.13
-34.70%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 LRDΒ 371
$2.61 $2.61
-21.07%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.73 LRDΒ 492
$2.14 $2.14
27.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.71 LRDΒ 488
$6.17 $6.17
-56.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.06 LRDΒ 551
$7.07 $7.07
-56.72%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Liberia
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.09 LRDΒ 376
$1.08 $1.08
93.52%
White Bread (500g)
$1.75 LRDΒ 316
$3.74 $3.74
-53.21%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$5.05 LRDΒ 909
$4.57 $4.57
10.50%
Eggs
$3.53 LRDΒ 635
$4.20 $4.20
-15.95%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.97 LRDΒ 2,155
$13.02 $13.02
-8.06%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$11.65 LRDΒ 2,098
$12.18 $12.18
-4.35%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$35.89 LRDΒ 6,464
$16.14 $16.14
122.37%
Apples (1kg)
$1.68 LRDΒ 303
$5.31 $5.31
-68.36%
Banana (1kg)
$8.58 LRDΒ 1,545
$1.72 $1.72
398.84%
Oranges (1kg)
$10.24 LRDΒ 1,844
$4.59 $4.59
123.09%
Tomato (1kg)
$10.94 LRDΒ 1,970
$4.96 $4.96
120.56%
Potato (1kg)
$2.22 LRDΒ 400
$3.00 $3.00
-26.00%
Onion (1kg)
$10.76 LRDΒ 1,937
$3.04 $3.04
253.95%
Lettuce (1 head)
$4.57 LRDΒ 822
$2.18 $2.18
109.63%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.94 LRDΒ 350
$2.19 $2.19
-11.42%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.92 LRDΒ 885
$10.16 $10.16
-51.57%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.85 LRDΒ 1,233
$15.16 $15.16
-54.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.54 LRDΒ 458
$1.99 $1.99
27.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.33 LRDΒ 600
$3.71 $3.71
-10.24%
🚌 Getting Around
Liberia
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$3.08 LRDΒ 554
$2.48 $2.48
24.19%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.42 LRDΒ 2,237
$63.9 $63.9
-80.55%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.67 LRDΒ 481
$3.69 $3.69
-27.64%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.27 LRDΒ 228
$1.76 $1.76
-27.84%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$17.75 LRDΒ 3,197
$30.06 $30.06
-40.95%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.21 LRDΒ 218
$0.96 $0.96
26.04%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$12.4K LRDΒ 2.2M
$30.2K $30.2K
-59.08%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$15.2K LRDΒ 2.7M
$26.3K $26.3K
-42.09%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Liberia
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$278 LRDΒ 50.0K
$207 $207
34.06%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.27 LRDΒ 4,011
$57.0 $57.0
-60.95%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$93.3 LRDΒ 16.8K
$71.5 $71.5
30.51%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Liberia
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$77.7 LRDΒ 14.0K
$45.91 $45.91
69.16%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.05 LRDΒ 1,450
$22.25 $22.25
-63.82%
Cinema Ticket
$9.83 LRDΒ 1,771
$14.13 $14.13
-30.43%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Liberia
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$130 LRDΒ 23.4K
$1,385 $1,385
-90.63%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$898 LRDΒ 161.7K
$22.2K $22.2K
-95.96%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Liberia
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$18.61 LRDΒ 3,351
$52.1 $52.1
-64.28%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.40 LRDΒ 6,015
$42.53 $42.53
-21.47%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$56.4 LRDΒ 10.2K
$89.9 $89.9
-37.26%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$69.2 LRDΒ 12.5K
$114 $114
-39.58%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Liberia
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$680 LRDΒ 122.5K
$1,743 $1,743
-60.99%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$96.7 LRDΒ 17.4K
$1,422 $1,422
-93.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,805 LRDΒ 325.0K
$2,821 $2,821
-36.03%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$267 LRDΒ 48.0K
$2,370 $2,370
-88.75%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$3,338 $3,338
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$2,615 $2,615
-
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Liberia
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$709 LRDΒ 127.6K
$4,230 $4,230
-83.25%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5
6.51
-23.20%

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Last update for Liberia: January 11, 2026

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

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