- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- Malaysia
- Maseru
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maseru, Lesotho compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maseru (Lesotho) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Loti (RM15) | RM15 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 Loti (RM15) | RM10 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 Loti (RM16) | RM9 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Loti (RM4.56) | RM6 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 Loti (RM13) | RM4.75 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Loti (RM8) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Loti (RM18) | RM35 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 Loti (RM9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Loti (RM8) | RM3.55 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Loti (RM3.88) | RM12 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 Loti (RM27) | RM78 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (RM6) | RM3.00 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Loti (RM3.57) | RM3.28 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Maseru (Lesotho) is 26% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,833 Loti (RM3,409) | RM1,135 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,833 Loti (RM2,465) | RM525 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 875 Loti (RM275) | RM165 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,333 Loti (RM1,993) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,500 Loti (RM1,101) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (RM157) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 333 Loti (RM105) | RM136 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,375 Loti (RM1,377) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,475 Loti (RM464) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 Loti (RM19) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Loti (RM13) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Maseru (Lesotho) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 767 Loti (RM241) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 400 Loti (RM126) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 737 Loti (RM232) | RM212 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 900 Loti (RM283) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Maseru (Lesotho) is 9% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,000 Loti (RM70,802) | RM109,250 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Loti (RM3.59) | RM1.96 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 Loti (RM397) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Maseru (Lesotho) is 32% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (RM20) | RM16 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 Loti (RM12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 283 Loti (RM89) | RM30 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 68 Loti (RM21) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 Loti (RM13) | RM8 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (RM9) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 Loti (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (RM8) | RM8 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Loti (RM19) | RM14 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Maseru (Lesotho) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 225 Loti (RM71) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 67 Loti (RM21) | RM23 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (RM126) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 425 Loti (RM134) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Loti (RM17) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Loti (RM5.98) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 Loti (RM4.88) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.75 Loti (RM0.55) | RM0.24 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 461 Loti (RM145) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 37 Loti (RM12) | RM13 | - 13% | |
| 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 73 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maseru (Lesotho) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,348
(10,639 Loti)
in Maseru
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,100
in Alor Star.
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