Cost of living comparison
Liberia is 15.2% cheaper than Marshall Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 8.0% more in Liberia
- Groceries
-
pay 26.4% less in Liberia
- Transportation
-
pay 42.0% less in Liberia
- Housing
-
pay 17.9% less in Liberia
- Childcare
-
pay 54.2% less in Liberia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 24.9% more in Liberia
- Clothing
-
pay 1.1% more in Liberia
The cost of entertainment and sports, restaurants, and clothing in Liberia are more expensive than in Marshall Islands. Expenses including childcare, transportation, groceries, and housing are lower in Liberia.
If you lived in Liberia instead of Marshall Islands, you would:
pay 8.0% more for restaurants
|
Marshall Islands
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.00
|
$8.25
LRD1,649.93
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00
|
$11.00
LRD2,199.91
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$1.88
LRD374.98
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.50
LRD499.98
|
|
pay 26.4% less for groceries
|
Marshall Islands
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.40
|
$1.65
LRD330.68
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.57
|
$5.91
LRD1,181.03
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.52
|
$6.08
LRD1,216.60
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
|
$3.63
LRD725.57
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$4.48
LRD895.25
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$0.74
LRD148.47
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.29
|
$2.58
LRD515.70
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
|
$3.95
LRD790.69
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$5.79
|
$3.18
LRD636.05
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.03
LRD205.97
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$3.88
LRD774.97
|
|
pay 42.0% less for transportation
|
Marshall Islands
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.81
|
$4.03
LRD806.25
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$20.00
LRD3,999.83
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,500.00
|
$5,069.87
LRD1,013,932.27
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
|
$12.69
LRD2,538.28
|
|
pay 17.9% less for housing
|
Marshall Islands
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.67
|
$93.25
LRD18,649.20
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$766.67
|
$666.67
LRD133,327.76
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$833.33
|
$90.00
LRD17,999.25
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.13
|
$208.46
LRD41,689.67
|
|
pay 54.2% less for childcare
|
Marshall Islands
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$150.00
|
$74.33
LRD14,865.52
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,570.00
|
$1,500.00
LRD299,987.47
|
|
pay 24.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Marshall Islands
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.00
|
$2.50
LRD499.98
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.75
|
$3.12
LRD624.97
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$5.00
LRD999.96
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.33
|
$76.25
LRD15,249.36
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$9.75
LRD1,949.87
|
|
pay 1.1% more for clothing
|
Marshall Islands
|
Liberia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.50
|
$18.41
LRD3,682.33
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$33.75
LRD6,749.72
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.00
|
$56.25
LRD11,249.53
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.00
|
$68.75
LRD13,749.43
|
|
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