Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Bangalore | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨625 (142 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (77 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨242 (55 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨59 (13 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨98 (22 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (8 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨259 (59 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 (44 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (9 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨183 (41 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨696 (158 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨71 (16 Loti) | 20 Loti | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 (9 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,996 (10,416 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,242 (5,943 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,310 (749 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨37,163 (8,416 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,887 (4,730 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,190 (496 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨824 (187 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,614 (7,612 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,502 (2,378 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨467 (106 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 (121 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,776 (629 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,920 (888 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,875 (1,104 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,028 (686 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,178,870 (493,409 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (24 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,294 (293 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨362 (82 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Bangalore | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (23 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨261 (59 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨966 (219 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨307 (70 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨296 (67 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (61 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨124 (28 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨116 (26 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨348 (79 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Bangalore | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,586 (359 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨741 (168 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,201 (725 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,406 (545 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨535 (121 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (55 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨315 (71 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨13,617 (3,084 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.46 (1.24 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,956 (443 Loti) | 474 Loti | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨292 (66 Loti) | - | - | |
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,161 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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