Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (391 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (253 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (132 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.84 (35 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $8 (148 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (135 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (142 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.45 (83 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.94 (55 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (140 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (411 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.96 (74 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 279% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.93 (74 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,844 (72,161 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,138 (58,899 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $402 (7,548 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,694 (50,567 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,101 (39,435 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $226 (4,238 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $81 (1,517 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $411 (7,721 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 (3,124 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (281 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (510 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (1,248 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $80 (1,507 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (2,012 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $208 (3,912 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) 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 | $31,097 (583,711 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (25 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (1,278 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (395 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (186 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (537 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (2,431 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (161 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (113 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (145 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.45 (102 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.68 (50 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (750 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (1,254 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $32 (609 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (3,144 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $114 (2,141 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (252 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (124 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (140 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $414 (7,780 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (3.42 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (1,179 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 149% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (218 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 282 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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