Cost of living in Paris (France) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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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 505 prices entered by 95 different people.
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Paris | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (454 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (234 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (157 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (30 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €5.40 (110 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.59 (73 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (148 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (47 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.19 (45 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (53 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (183 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (48 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 145% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (25 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Paris (France) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Paris | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,100 (63,119 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,254 (45,888 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (3,814 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,741 (35,443 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,351 (27,497 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (1,989 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (573 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (6,910 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (2,887 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (215 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (359 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Paris (France) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 (2,063 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (795 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (2,037 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (2,498 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Paris (France) 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 | €26,444 (538,345 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (40 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (1,667 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (396 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (69 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (132 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (645 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 (90 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (74 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (76 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (58 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (52 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (408 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 4% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Paris | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (974 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (537 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (2,120 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €98 (1,989 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (266 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.52 (112 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (156 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (9,636 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (6 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (796 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (230 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 505 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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