Cost of living in Madison Heights is 39% higher than in Liberia (without rent).
Rent in Madison Heights is 326% more expensive than in Liberia.
Cost of living including rent in Madison Heights is 135% higher than in Liberia.
Food in Madison Heights is 50% more expensive than in Liberia.
Transport in Madison Heights is very similar to Liberia.
| Madison Heights | Liberia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Madison Heights | Liberia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20 $ | 9.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 68.6 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.93 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.03 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.15 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ | 1.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.93 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.23 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.83 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.98 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.66 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.98 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.75 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10 $ | 4.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.23 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.4 $ | 48.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.7 $ | 14.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 99.4 $ | 67 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.7 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.32 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.57 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 3.88 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
154 $ | 48.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
234 $ | 75 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.5 $ | 35 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,031 $ | 206 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,015 $ | 440 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,221 $ | 258 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,795 $ | 666 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,276 $ | 3,351 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,732 $ | 2,204 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,827 $ | 772 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.47 % | 11.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.3 $ | 42.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Haircut | 18 $ | 12.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.7 $ | 126 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.9 $ | 58 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,024 $ | 498 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,931 $ | 12,868 $ |