Cost of living comparison
Russia is 18.9% more expensive than Liberia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 56.4% less in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 65.6% less in Russia
- Transportation
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pay 74.8% more in Russia
- Housing
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pay 20.6% less in Russia
- Childcare
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pay 3.0 times more in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 54.0% less in Russia
- Clothing
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pay 57.0% more in Russia
The cost of childcare, transportation, and clothing in Russia are more expensive than in Liberia. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in Russia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of Liberia, you would:
pay 56.4% less for restaurants
|
Liberia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.25
LRD1,645.88
|
$6.51
RUB546.83
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00
LRD2,194.50
|
$4.14
RUB348.03
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.88
LRD374.06
|
$0.80
RUB67.02
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
LRD498.75
|
$0.38
RUB32.29
|
|
pay 65.6% less for groceries
|
Liberia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.65
LRD329.87
|
$0.47
RUB39.36
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.91
LRD1,178.13
|
$3.72
RUB312.09
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.08
LRD1,213.61
|
$3.07
RUB258.08
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.63
LRD723.78
|
$1.21
RUB101.73
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.48
LRD893.05
|
$1.66
RUB139.11
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.74
LRD148.11
|
$0.54
RUB45.50
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.58
LRD514.43
|
$0.55
RUB46.31
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
LRD788.74
|
$0.71
RUB59.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.18
LRD634.49
|
$0.89
RUB74.44
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.03
LRD205.46
|
$0.22
RUB18.17
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$3.88
LRD773.06
|
$0.21
RUB17.50
|
|
pay 74.8% more for transportation
|
Liberia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.03
LRD804.27
|
$2.12
RUB177.96
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$20.00
LRD3,990.00
|
$17.67
RUB1,483.99
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$5,069.87
LRD1,011,439.92
|
$26,642.44
RUB2,237,991.83
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.69
LRD2,532.04
|
$4.15
RUB348.62
|
|
pay 20.6% less for housing
|
Liberia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$93.25
LRD18,603.36
|
$5.97
RUB501.85
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$666.67
LRD133,000.03
|
$304.49
RUB25,577.76
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$90.00
LRD17,955.00
|
$210.86
RUB17,712.09
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$208.46
LRD41,587.20
|
$64.94
RUB5,454.90
|
|
pay 3.0 times more for childcare
|
Liberia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$74.33
LRD14,828.98
|
$190.09
RUB15,967.97
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,500.00
LRD299,250.07
|
$5,074.52
RUB426,264.85
|
|
pay 54.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Liberia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.50
LRD498.75
|
$1.42
RUB119.51
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.12
LRD623.44
|
$1.67
RUB140.34
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
LRD997.50
|
$2.10
RUB176.21
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$76.25
LRD15,211.88
|
$28.15
RUB2,365.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.75
LRD1,945.08
|
$3.97
RUB333.76
|
|
pay 57.0% more for clothing
|
Liberia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$18.41
LRD3,673.28
|
$51.85
RUB4,355.32
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.75
LRD6,733.13
|
$33.92
RUB2,849.44
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$56.25
LRD11,221.88
|
$76.53
RUB6,428.33
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$68.75
LRD13,715.63
|
$75.61
RUB6,351.45
|
|
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