- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- Malaysia
- Maseru
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maseru, Lesotho compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maseru (Lesotho) is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 Loti (RM16) | RM15 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 Loti (RM15) | RM10 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 Loti (RM22) | RM9 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Loti (RM4.12) | RM6 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Loti (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Loti (RM5.76) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Loti (RM20) | RM35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Loti (RM7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Loti (RM8) | RM3.55 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (RM4.19) | RM12 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131 Loti (RM42) | RM78 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (RM6) | RM3.00 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Loti (RM2.47) | RM3.28 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Maseru (Lesotho) is 22% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,366 Loti (RM2,995) | RM1,135 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,190 Loti (RM1,979) | RM525 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 Loti (RM209) | RM165 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,605 Loti (RM2,432) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,171 Loti (RM1,334) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (RM160) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 362 Loti (RM116) | RM136 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,463 Loti (RM1,427) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Loti (RM413) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 Loti (RM21) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Loti (RM12) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Maseru (Lesotho) is 0% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 723 Loti (RM231) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 345 Loti (RM110) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 669 Loti (RM214) | RM212 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 743 Loti (RM238) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Maseru (Lesotho) is 18% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000 Loti (RM47,964) | RM109,250 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Loti (RM3.43) | RM1.96 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,316 Loti (RM421) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Maseru (Lesotho) is 43% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 83 Loti (RM27) | RM16 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45 Loti (RM14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 348 Loti (RM111) | RM30 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 81 Loti (RM26) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 Loti (RM13) | RM8 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (RM10) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Loti (RM6) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (RM8) | RM8 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Loti (RM19) | RM14 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Maseru (Lesotho) is 14% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 262 Loti (RM84) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 Loti (RM20) | RM23 | - 13% | |
| 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 | 200 Loti (RM64) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51 Loti (RM16) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Loti (RM5.44) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Loti (RM4.73) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,500 Loti (RM799) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.50 Loti (RM0.80) | RM0.24 | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411 Loti (RM131) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 Loti (RM11) | RM13 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 29 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Maseru (Lesotho) is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,959
(12,382 Loti)
in Maseru
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,700
in Alor Star.
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