Cost of living comparison
Liberia is 28.5% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 22.0% less in Liberia
- Groceries
-
pay 44.5% more in Liberia
- Transportation
-
pay 62.3% less in Liberia
- Housing
-
pay 8.3% more in Liberia
- Childcare
-
pay 83.3% less in Liberia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 23.0% less in Liberia
- Clothing
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pay 61.8% less in Liberia
The cost of groceries and housing in Liberia are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including childcare, transportation, clothing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Liberia.
If you lived in Liberia instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 22.0% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.43
CFPF1,755
|
$8.25
LRD1,641.12
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.62
CFPF1,322
|
$11.00
LRD2,188.16
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
CFPF336
|
$1.88
LRD372.98
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.49
CFPF284
|
$2.50
LRD497.31
|
|
pay 44.5% more for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.25
CFPF255
|
$1.65
LRD328.91
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.61
CFPF638
|
$5.91
LRD1,174.72
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.89
CFPF670
|
$6.08
LRD1,210.10
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.16
CFPF814
|
$3.63
LRD721.69
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.50
CFPF626
|
$4.48
LRD890.47
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.44
CFPF278
|
$0.74
LRD147.68
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF80
|
$2.58
LRD512.94
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.89
CFPF556
|
$3.95
LRD786.46
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.03
CFPF344
|
$3.18
LRD632.66
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.04
CFPF232
|
$1.03
LRD204.87
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF81
|
$3.88
LRD770.83
|
|
pay 62.3% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.27
CFPF599
|
$4.03
LRD801.94
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$20.00
LRD3,978.47
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,759.02
CFPF2,247,418
|
$5,069.87
LRD1,008,517.70
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$116.76
CFPF13,280
|
$12.69
LRD2,524.73
|
|
pay 8.3% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$98.35
CFPF11,186
|
$93.25
LRD18,549.61
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,088.99
CFPF123,863
|
$666.67
LRD132,615.77
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$943.04
CFPF107,263
|
$90.00
LRD17,903.13
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$77.89
CFPF8,859
|
$208.46
LRD41,467.04
|
|
pay 83.3% less for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$449.07
CFPF51,078
|
$74.33
LRD14,786.14
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,981.37
CFPF1,021,554
|
$1,500.00
LRD298,385.48
|
|
pay 23.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.49
CFPF511
|
$2.50
LRD497.31
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.86
CFPF439
|
$3.12
LRD621.64
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.14
CFPF1,267
|
$5.00
LRD994.62
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.60
CFPF6,893
|
$76.25
LRD15,167.93
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.57
CFPF1,430
|
$9.75
LRD1,939.46
|
|
pay 61.8% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$118.19
CFPF13,444
|
$18.41
LRD3,662.66
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$87.78
CFPF9,984
|
$33.75
LRD6,713.67
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$138.76
CFPF15,783
|
$56.25
LRD11,189.46
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$118.19
CFPF13,444
|
$68.75
LRD13,676.00
|
|
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