Cost of living in Mandeville is 4% higher than in Liberia (without rent).
Rent in Mandeville is 18% more expensive than in Liberia.
Cost of living including rent in Mandeville is 9% higher than in Liberia.
Food in Mandeville is 11% more expensive than in Liberia.
Transport in Mandeville is 29% more expensive than in Liberia.
| Mandeville | Liberia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mandeville | Liberia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.42 $ | 9.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 73 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.82 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.22 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 1.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 4.21 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.15 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.45 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.19 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.05 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.05 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.5 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.99 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.36 $ | 4.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.86 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.4 $ | 48.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.6 $ | 14.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.1 $ | 67 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.57 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.45 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.03 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.86 $ | 3.88 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.6 $ | 48.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.2 $ | 75 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.9 $ | 35 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ | 206 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 512 $ | 440 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 432 $ | 258 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 843 $ | 666 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,773 $ | 3,351 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,685 $ | 2,204 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 507 $ | 772 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.4 % | 11.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.1 $ | 42.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.8 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Haircut | 8.26 $ | 12.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.9 $ | 126 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.5 $ | 58 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 237 $ | 498 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,155 $ | 12,868 $ |