Today we look at moving to Monrovia in Liberia from Nairobi in Kenya. We highlight cost of living and other major differences likely to be experienced in our series of short blogs on moving between different international locations.
In Monrovia people speak English, 29 African languages belonging to the Mande, Kwa or Mel linguistic groups. In Nairobi people speak Swahili, English.
Monrovia is the capital city of the West African nation of Liberia. Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city's economy is dominated by its harbour. Monrovia is Liberia's financial centre. Nairobi is the regional headquarters of several international companies and organiations. Goods manufactured in Nairobi include clothing, textiles, building materials, processed foods, beverages, cigarettes.
The overall cost of living rank in Monrovia is 164 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with middle cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Nairobi to Monrovia will experience a change in cost of living of 19.9%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Monrovia is ranked as an extreme hardship location with a hardship index of 40% compared to Nairobi with a hardship index of 30% which is a high degree of hardship location.
Source: http://www.xpatulator.com as at July 2011.
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Monday, August 22, 2011
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Liberia, Monrovia Cost of Living April 2010
Country Full Name: Republic of Liberia.
Location: Liberia is in Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone.
Country Climate: Tropical; hot, humid; dry winters with hot days and cool to cold nights; wet, cloudy summers with frequent heavy showers.
Country Terrain: Mostly flat to rolling coastal plains rising to rolling plateau and low mountains in northeast.
Major Languages: English, 29 African languages belonging to the Mande, Kwa or Mel linguistic groups.
Major Religions: Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs.
Country Population: 3.9 million (2008 est.) 4.1 million (2009 est.).
Country Economy: The economy of Liberia was negatively impacted by the civil war and government mismanagement, especially the infrastructure in and around the capital, Monrovia. Many businesses fled the country, taking capital and expertise with them, but with the conclusion of fighting and the installation of a democratically-elected government in 2006, some have returned.
Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD).
Country Inflation: 17.5% (2008 est.) 7.3% (2009 est.).
City: Monrovia is the capital city of the West African nation of Liberia.
City Economy: The city's economy is dominated by its harbour. Monrovia is Liberia's financial centre.
Cost of Living: Monrovia has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Monrovia is currently ranked 165 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.
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Location: Liberia is in Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone.
Country Climate: Tropical; hot, humid; dry winters with hot days and cool to cold nights; wet, cloudy summers with frequent heavy showers.
Country Terrain: Mostly flat to rolling coastal plains rising to rolling plateau and low mountains in northeast.
Major Languages: English, 29 African languages belonging to the Mande, Kwa or Mel linguistic groups.
Major Religions: Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs.
Country Population: 3.9 million (2008 est.) 4.1 million (2009 est.).
Country Economy: The economy of Liberia was negatively impacted by the civil war and government mismanagement, especially the infrastructure in and around the capital, Monrovia. Many businesses fled the country, taking capital and expertise with them, but with the conclusion of fighting and the installation of a democratically-elected government in 2006, some have returned.
Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD).
Country Inflation: 17.5% (2008 est.) 7.3% (2009 est.).
City: Monrovia is the capital city of the West African nation of Liberia.
City Economy: The city's economy is dominated by its harbour. Monrovia is Liberia's financial centre.
Cost of Living: Monrovia has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Monrovia is currently ranked 165 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Liberia, Monrovia Cost of Living January 2010
LOCATION: Liberia is in Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone.
CAPITAL CITY: Monrovia
LARGEST CITY: Monrovia
CURRENCY: Liberian Dollar (LRD)
ECONOMY: Much of Liberia's economy has been destroyed by civil war and government mismanagement, especially the infrastructure in and around the capital, Monrovia. Many businessmen have fled the country, taking capital and expertise with them with few returning. Richly endowed with water, mineral resources, forests, and a climate favorable to agriculture, Liberia had been a producer and exporter of basic products, mainly raw timber and rubber. The reconstruction of infrastructure in this ravaged economy will depend on generous financial support and technical assistance from donor countries. Monrovia's economy is dominated by its harbor, it is Liberia's financial centre with The Central Bank of Liberia based here.
Monrovia has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Monrovia is currently ranked 147 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 276 international locations. The cost of living overview for each of the 13 Basket Groups is as follows:
Alcohol & Tobacco costs for alcoholic beverages such as alcohol at bar, beer, locally produced spirit, whiskey, and wine as well as tobacco products such as cigarettes is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 63 out of 276.
Clothing costs for clothing and footwear products such as business suits, casual clothing, childrens clothing and footwear, coats and hats, evening wear, shoe repairs, and underwear is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 180 out of 276.
Communication costs for various communication costs such as home telephone rental and call charges, internet connection and service provider fees, mobile / cellular phone contract and calls is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 234 out of 276.
Education costs such as creche / pre-school fees, high school / college fees, primary school fees, and tertiary study fees is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 64 out of 276.
Furniture & Appliance costs for furniture, household equipment and household appliances such as dvd player, fridge freezer, iron, kettle, toaster, microwave, light bulbs, television, vacuum cleaner, and washing machine is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 94 out of 276.
Grocery costs for food, non-alcoholic beverages and cleaning material items such as baby consumables, baked goods, baking, canned foods, cheese, cleaning products, dairy, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fruit juices, meat, oil & vinegars, pet food, pre-prepared meals, sauces, seafood, snacks, soft drinks, spices & herbs is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 108 out of 276.
Healthcare costs for general healthcare, medical and medical insurance such as general practitioner consultation rates, hospital private ward daily rate, non-prescription medicine, and private medical insurance / medical aid contributions is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 206 out of 276.
Household costs for housing, water, electricity, household gas, household fuels, local rates and residential taxes such as house / flat mortgage, house / flat rental, household electricity consumption, household gas / fuel consumption, household water consumption, and local property rates / taxes / levies is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 115 out of 276.
Miscellaneous costs related to stationary, linen and general goods and services such as domestic help, dry cleaning, linen, office supplies, newspapers and magazines, and postage stamps is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 45 out of 276.
Personal Care costs for personal care products and services such as cosmetics, hair care, moisturizer / sun block, nappies, pain relief tablets, toilet paper, toothpaste, and soap / shampoo / conditioner is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 269 out of 276.
Recreation and Culture costs such as books, camera film, cinema ticket, DVD and CDs, sports goods, and theatre tickets is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 147 out of 276.
Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotel costs such as business dinner, dinner at a restaurant (non fast food), hotel rates, take away drinks and snacks (fast food) is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 167 out of 276.
Transport costs for public transport, vehicle costs, vehicle fuel, vehicle insurance and vehicle maintenance such as hire purchase / lease of vehicle, petrol / diesel, public transport service maintenance, tires, vehicle Insurance, and vehicle purchase is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 204 out of 276.
Your exact customized cost of living index for Monrovia is based on which of the above basket groups as well as the comparison location you select in the Calculators.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Monrovia is ranked as an extreme hardship location with a hardship index of 40%.
Your exact customized hardship index premium for Monrovia is based on the comparison location that you select in the Calculators.
CAPITAL CITY: Monrovia
LARGEST CITY: Monrovia
CURRENCY: Liberian Dollar (LRD)
ECONOMY: Much of Liberia's economy has been destroyed by civil war and government mismanagement, especially the infrastructure in and around the capital, Monrovia. Many businessmen have fled the country, taking capital and expertise with them with few returning. Richly endowed with water, mineral resources, forests, and a climate favorable to agriculture, Liberia had been a producer and exporter of basic products, mainly raw timber and rubber. The reconstruction of infrastructure in this ravaged economy will depend on generous financial support and technical assistance from donor countries. Monrovia's economy is dominated by its harbor, it is Liberia's financial centre with The Central Bank of Liberia based here.
Monrovia has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Monrovia is currently ranked 147 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 276 international locations. The cost of living overview for each of the 13 Basket Groups is as follows:
Alcohol & Tobacco costs for alcoholic beverages such as alcohol at bar, beer, locally produced spirit, whiskey, and wine as well as tobacco products such as cigarettes is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 63 out of 276.
Clothing costs for clothing and footwear products such as business suits, casual clothing, childrens clothing and footwear, coats and hats, evening wear, shoe repairs, and underwear is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 180 out of 276.
Communication costs for various communication costs such as home telephone rental and call charges, internet connection and service provider fees, mobile / cellular phone contract and calls is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 234 out of 276.
Education costs such as creche / pre-school fees, high school / college fees, primary school fees, and tertiary study fees is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 64 out of 276.
Furniture & Appliance costs for furniture, household equipment and household appliances such as dvd player, fridge freezer, iron, kettle, toaster, microwave, light bulbs, television, vacuum cleaner, and washing machine is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 94 out of 276.
Grocery costs for food, non-alcoholic beverages and cleaning material items such as baby consumables, baked goods, baking, canned foods, cheese, cleaning products, dairy, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fruit juices, meat, oil & vinegars, pet food, pre-prepared meals, sauces, seafood, snacks, soft drinks, spices & herbs is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 108 out of 276.
Healthcare costs for general healthcare, medical and medical insurance such as general practitioner consultation rates, hospital private ward daily rate, non-prescription medicine, and private medical insurance / medical aid contributions is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 206 out of 276.
Household costs for housing, water, electricity, household gas, household fuels, local rates and residential taxes such as house / flat mortgage, house / flat rental, household electricity consumption, household gas / fuel consumption, household water consumption, and local property rates / taxes / levies is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 115 out of 276.
Miscellaneous costs related to stationary, linen and general goods and services such as domestic help, dry cleaning, linen, office supplies, newspapers and magazines, and postage stamps is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 45 out of 276.
Personal Care costs for personal care products and services such as cosmetics, hair care, moisturizer / sun block, nappies, pain relief tablets, toilet paper, toothpaste, and soap / shampoo / conditioner is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 269 out of 276.
Recreation and Culture costs such as books, camera film, cinema ticket, DVD and CDs, sports goods, and theatre tickets is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 147 out of 276.
Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotel costs such as business dinner, dinner at a restaurant (non fast food), hotel rates, take away drinks and snacks (fast food) is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 167 out of 276.
Transport costs for public transport, vehicle costs, vehicle fuel, vehicle insurance and vehicle maintenance such as hire purchase / lease of vehicle, petrol / diesel, public transport service maintenance, tires, vehicle Insurance, and vehicle purchase is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 204 out of 276.
Your exact customized cost of living index for Monrovia is based on which of the above basket groups as well as the comparison location you select in the Calculators.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Monrovia is ranked as an extreme hardship location with a hardship index of 40%.
Your exact customized hardship index premium for Monrovia is based on the comparison location that you select in the Calculators.
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