Africa
Money, cards and tipping in Liberia
LRDDollar
Money in Liberia
Mixed: cards and cash US dollars are used everywhere alongside Liberian dollars; small notes are essential. Cards work only in some Monrovia hotels. US$1 ≈ L$171.48 (03 Oct 2026).
Key facts
- Tipping: Round up or 10% in restaurants.
- ATMs: ATMs in Monrovia dispense US dollars or Liberian dollars with fees; foreign cards are unreliable.
- Paying by phone: Orange Money and MTN MoMo need a local SIM.
- Price level: about 0% of US prices (World Bank PPP).
Quick answers
Do you tip in Liberia?
Round up or 10% in restaurants.
Is Liberia cashless?
Mixed: cards and cash. US dollars are used everywhere alongside Liberian dollars; small notes are essential. Cards work only in some Monrovia hotels.
What currency does Liberia use?
The Dollar (LRD). US$1 ≈ L$171.48 (03 Oct 2026).
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Liberia
- World Bank open data
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