Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (329 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (187 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (102 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (19 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.03 (94 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.22 (98 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.12 (96 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (69 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (36 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (38 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (394 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.23 (42 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 113% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (42 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (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 | $2,048 (38,442 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,756 (32,953 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (4,685 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,788 (33,566 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,185 (22,236 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $145 (2,717 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (928 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $207 (3,889 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (1,784 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (159 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (384 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (979 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (718 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (2,155 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (2,120 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (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 | $22,551 (423,286 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (17 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (1,277 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (302 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (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) | $7 (131 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (146 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (1,911 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (137 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 (89 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.72 (107 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (80 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (32 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (371 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (990 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (474 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (3,650 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (1,346 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (246 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (109 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (116 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (7,974 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (2.15 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (727 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (204 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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