General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Monrovia |
| Country | Liberia |
| Currency | Liberian dollar |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.5% |
| Gdp | $3.46 billion |
| Size | 111,369 km² |
| Population | 5,387,000 |
| Population density | 48.4 people/km² |
| Kids per female | 4.8 |
| City population | 56.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 25∘C |
| Summer | 28∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 60.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 10.9% |
| Population able to speak english | 20.3% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 56 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 5.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | LoneStar Airways |
| Main airport | Roberts International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 5% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1200 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 11.52/MBits |
| Tld | .lr |
| Free wifi | 5/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 15% |
| Phone mobile data | $12 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 50% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Edgars |
| Pharmacy | City Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 5/10 |
| Bars | 6/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 3/10 |
| Public Parks | 4/10 |
| Swimming | 5/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Soccer |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Fufu | A starchy dough made from cassava or plantains, served with a variety of soups and stews | 2-3 |
| Cassava Leaf | A leafy green vegetable cooked in a palm oil-based sauce | 2-3 |
| Palm Butter | A condiment made from the fruit of the oil palm tree, used to flavor soups and stews | 1-2 |
| Jollof Rice | A spicy rice dish made with tomatoes, onions, and peppers | 2-3 |
| Chicken Yassa | A chicken dish marinated in lemon juice, onions, and garlic, then grilled or fried | 3-4 |
| Liberian Pepper Soup | A spicy soup made with beef, goat, or fish, and a variety of peppers | 3-4 |
| Plantain Chips | Thinly sliced plantains fried until crispy, served as a snack or side dish | 1-2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Agua de pipa | Coconut water | 1-2 |
| Cas | Fermented palm wine | 2-3 |
| Cerveza | Beer | 2-3 |
| Guarapo | Sugarcane juice | 1-2 |
| Kola nut drink | A bitter drink made from the kola nut | 1-2 |
| Liberian coffee | A strong, dark coffee | 2-3 |
| Palm wine | Fermented palm sap | 2-3 |
| Pitto | A fermented cassava drink | 2-3 |
| Sorghum beer | A beer made from sorghum | 2-3 |
| Zobo | A drink made from hibiscus flowers | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | Liberia is known for its high-quality coffee. | $10-$20 per pound |
| Wood carvings | Local artisans create beautiful wood carvings of animals, masks, and other objects. | $10-$50 |
| Kente cloth | This colorful woven fabric is used to make traditional clothing and other items. | $20-$50 per yard |
| Jewelry | Liberian jewelry is often made of gold, silver, or beads. | $10-$100 |
| Masks | Masks are an important part of Liberian culture and are often used in traditional ceremonies. | $20-$100 |
| Musical instruments | Liberia has a rich musical tradition, and there are many different types of musical instruments available for purchase. | $10-$100 |
| Traditional clothing | Liberian traditional clothing is colorful and unique. | $20-$100 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Inauguration Day | January 26 | Celebrates the inauguration of the new president |
| Independence Day | July 26 | Celebrates the independence of Liberia from the United States |
| Flag Day | August 24 | Celebrates the adoption of the Liberian flag |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 25 | Celebrates the harvest and gives thanks for the blessings of the past year |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Daily Observer |
| Online news | FrontPage Africa |
| Tv | Liberia Broadcasting System |
| Radio | ELBC Radio |