Sunday, March 22, 2026

Live Market Update · Just now

Market Update

Liberian Market Today

Live rates and everyday price checks to help you decide what to buy now and what to postpone.

Fair — Proceed Normally

Conditions look normal. Handle your regular spending and avoid rushing large purchases.

There are minor rate changes but no strong signal. Everyday shopping is usually fine at this level.

Live Rate
183.38
LRD per 1 USD
Buy Rate
181.38
Sell Rate
185.38
Market
183.38
CBL Official

What Things Cost Today

Common prices in Monrovia at the current rate

Live
Rice (25kg)
4,500 LRD
$24.54 USD
Fuel (gallon)
900 LRD
$4.91 USD
Taxi ride
150 LRD
$0.82 USD
Kekeh ride
75 LRD
$0.41 USD
Cooked meal
300 LRD
$1.64 USD
Phone credit
250 LRD
$1.36 USD
Cooking oil (gal)
2,800 LRD
$15.27 USD
Cement (50kg)
3,200 LRD
$17.45 USD
Water (sachet x30)
450 LRD
$2.45 USD
Mobile data 1GB
500 LRD
$2.73 USD

Shopping guidance

Plain-language guidance based on today's rate. For deeper risk and trend charts, see market intelligence.

Grocery Shopping

Prices are within normal range. Good day to stock up on essentials — rice, oil, and staples are at typical levels.

Normal conditions

Fuel & Transport

Fuel and transport look steady right now. No urgent need to pre-buy.

Stable trend

USD to LRD Exchange

Rate is steady. Exchange according to your normal needs.

Normal conditions

Construction & Building

Building material prices are at normal levels. Proceed with planned purchases.

Normal prices

What $100 Gets You Today

Purchasing power at 183.38 LRD/USD = 18,338 LRD

4
Bags of Rice
25kg each
20
Gallons of Fuel
PMS gasoline
61
Cooked Meals
Standard plate
122
Taxi Rides
Within Monrovia
73
Phone Top-ups
250 LRD each
36
GB of Data
Mobile internet
Today's suggestion

No major signal today. Stick to your plan and avoid panic buying.

Practical tips for today

Compare rates before you exchange

Don't take the first rate offered. Check live rates and ask two or three changers before you commit.

Shop earlier when possible

In many markets, prices are more predictable earlier in the day. If you need LRD, exchange before late-day swings.

Watch sudden rate jumps

When the rate jumps quickly, import-heavy goods like rice and fuel may become more expensive soon after. Prioritize essentials.

Split bulk buys with neighbors

Group buying can reduce cost per unit. Share larger items with family or neighbors when it fits your budget.

Use SMS rate alerts

Get a message when the rate hits your target so you can time exchange or larger spending with less guesswork.

Check prices before you go

Check today's commodity prices before heading out so you have a fair baseline when vendors quote.