Cost of living in Maseru (Lesotho) is 19% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Maseru (Lesotho) is 31% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Maseru | Amarillo, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $29 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $12 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.22 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Loti ($0.86) | $0.93 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Loti ($1.92) | $3.34 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.68 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.88 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Loti ($1.25) | $3.55 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.14 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Loti ($0.77) | $3.97 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78 Loti ($4.33) | $14 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Loti ($1.08) | $2.14 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti ($0.66) | $1.73 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Maseru (Lesotho) is 13% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,525 Loti ($581) | $1,313 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $972 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $170 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $811 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $693 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $129 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $310 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $153 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $15 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Maseru (Lesotho) is 10% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 748 Loti ($41) | $50 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $31 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 887 Loti ($49) | $97 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $125 | - | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Maseru (Lesotho) is 22% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 211,879 Loti ($11,699) | $22,573 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Loti ($0.73) | $0.80 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 526 Loti ($29) | $35 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Maseru (Lesotho) is 26% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $105 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Loti ($1.80) | $3.50 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Loti ($1.68) | $4.21 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 Loti ($2.92) | $21 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Maseru (Lesotho) is 11% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $20 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $66 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $60 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.32 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti ($0.95) | $3.62 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $430 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 474 Loti ($26) | $64 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2024.
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