Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Melbourne | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (285 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (179 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (84 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.09 (26 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (81 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.79 (71 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (97 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (59 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.58 (44 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (87 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (211 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.92 (48 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 147% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.46 (43 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Melbourne | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,610 (56,898 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,996 (36,981 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$246 (3,040 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,514 (31,034 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,148 (26,519 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$233 (2,878 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$81 (998 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$804 (9,924 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$273 (3,366 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (182 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$41 (509 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Melbourne | Maseru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$141 (1,746 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (1,147 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 (2,189 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$212 (2,618 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Melbourne | Maseru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,609 (476,560 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.96 (24 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$198 (2,440 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (450 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Melbourne | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (125 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (231 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$103 (1,268 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$11 (134 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (90 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (127 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$5.38 (66 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.42 (42 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (462 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Melbourne | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (728 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (544 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$484 (5,977 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$129 (1,591 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (281 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.26 (65 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (148 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,222 (15,079 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (7 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$87 (1,078 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 128% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (523 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 675 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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