Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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New York City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (364 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (218 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (118 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (25 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (104 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (116 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (143 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (80 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (39 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (62 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (367 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (56 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 185% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (55 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in New York City (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 | $4,942 (92,754 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (60,359 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (3,128 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (73,442 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (46,027 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (1,998 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (1,168 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (6,216 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (2,341 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (296 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (491 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (1,258 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (1,176 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (2,193 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (2,758 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in New York City (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 | $27,697 (519,888 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (19 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $137 (2,570 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (639 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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New York City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (157 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (395 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (2,079 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (190 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (91 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (139 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (127 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (47 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (610 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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New York City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (1,260 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (650 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (5,968 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (2,702 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (371 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (102 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (184 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (11,871 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (13 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (2,675 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 464% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (307 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 596 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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