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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 5.1% more expensive than Liberia without rent, and 102% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: United States is 13.2% cheaper than Liberia without rent, and 58.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Liberia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$7.30 LRD 1,345
178.90%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$149 LRD 27.5K
-50.11%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$11.12 LRD 2,049
2.70%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$3.42 LRD 631
52.34%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$2.06 LRD 379
27.18%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$2.66 LRD 490
-19.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$2.73 LRD 504
113.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$3.05 LRD 562
135.41%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Liberia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.09 LRD 384
-48.33%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$1.84 LRD 339
95.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$5.30 LRD 977
-11.13%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$3.54 LRD 651
23.73%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$11.79 LRD 2,172
7.46%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$12.05 LRD 2,220
2.90%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$36.19 LRD 6,667
-54.71%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$1.68 LRD 309
207.14%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$8.70 LRD 1,603
-80.23%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$10.38 LRD 1,912
-56.94%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$10.86 LRD 2,001
-53.87%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$2.31 LRD 425
25.97%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$10.50 LRD 1,934
-70.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$4.53 LRD 835
-52.32%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$2.05 LRD 378
7.80%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$5.05 LRD 931
96.63%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$7.18 LRD 1,322
108.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$2.48 LRD 457
-22.98%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$3.17 LRD 584
16.72%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Liberia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$2.94 LRD 541
-13.27%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$12.62 LRD 2,325
415.37%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$2.73 LRD 503
35.16%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$1.27 LRD 235
40.16%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$17.29 LRD 3,185
74.90%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.22 LRD 225
-22.13%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$12.5K LRD 2.3M
137.09%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$14.7K LRD 2.7M
78.34%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Liberia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$271 LRD 49.9K
-22.67%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$22.80 LRD 4,200
155.70%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$91.8 LRD 16.9K
-21.44%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Liberia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$75.4 LRD 13.9K
-39.16%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$8.21 LRD 1,512
170.40%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$9.83 LRD 1,812
44.96%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Liberia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$130 LRD 24.0K
950.30%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$891 LRD 164.1K
2458.26%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Liberia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$18.60 LRD 3,427
184.95%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$33.26 LRD 6,127
29.16%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$55.2 LRD 10.2K
62.12%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$69.0 LRD 12.7K
64.17%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Liberia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$659 LRD 121.4K
168.01%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$95.2 LRD 17.5K
1433.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$1,830 LRD 337.1K
56.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$262 LRD 48.3K
800.40%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
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💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Liberia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$703 LRD 129.5K
512.31%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
5
30.20%

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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Liberia: April 12, 2026

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