Cost of living
Monrovia compared to Margibi
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Overview comparison
MonroviaMargibi
Consumer prices in Margibi are roughly 17% higher than in Monrovia.
Cost of living
| Item | Monrovia | Margibi |
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| Total with rent one person | 436 | 1,173 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,045 | 1,231 |
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| Without rent one person | 320 | 323 |
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| Without rent one family | 733 | 836 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 231.19 | 857.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 367.72 | 385.85 |
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| Food person | 209 | 217 |
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| Food family | 582 | 652 |
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| Transport person | 50.57 | 37.63 |
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| Transport family | 158.64 | 113.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.03 years | 74.7 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Monrovia | Margibi |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.54 | 3.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.16 | 25.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.95 | 8.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 | 1.2 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.71 | 1.79 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.98 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Monrovia | Margibi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 193.46 | 703.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 118.48 | 756.3 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 538.38 | 674.42 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 319.41 | 134.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.66 | 75.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.16 | 122.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.77 | 47.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Monrovia | Margibi |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.77 | 11.36 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,506 | 1,302 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 891 | 1,187 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.08% | 10.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.57 | 9.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.91 | 0.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Monrovia | Margibi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 1.66 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 0.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.44 | 1.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.55 | 5.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.4 | 6.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.47 | 6.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.1 | 1.6 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 1.37 |
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Other
| Item | Monrovia | Margibi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.82 | 33.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.61 | 1.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.61 | 11.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.87 | 1.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.82 | 11.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.08 | 60.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 78.1 | 68.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,284 | 2,863 |
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