Cost of living in Maseru (Lesotho) is 8% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maseru | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Loti (RM3.71) | RM5.99 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Loti (RM8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | RM4.02 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Loti (RM5.38) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RM3.15 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Loti (RM3.29) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78 Loti (RM19) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Loti (RM4.65) | RM3.67 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (RM2.84) | RM3.37 | - 16% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maseru | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,525 Loti (RM2,496) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | RM97 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | RM1,429 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | RM209 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | RM27 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maseru | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 748 Loti (RM177) | RM150 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 887 Loti (RM210) | RM280 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | RM747 | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Maseru (Lesotho) is 18% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maseru | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 211,879 Loti (RM50,242) | RM122,470 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Loti (RM3.13) | RM2.58 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 526 Loti (RM125) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maseru | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM70 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Loti (RM8) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Loti (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 Loti (RM13) | RM24 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maseru | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | RM23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | RM126 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (RM4.09) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 474 Loti (RM112) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2024.
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