Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (335 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (189 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (113 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (18 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.02 (94 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.97 (56 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.85 (110 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.02 (75 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (29 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (40 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (252 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.66 (50 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 154% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 (51 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,327 (43,686 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,608 (30,180 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (4,551 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,445 (27,117 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,061 (19,920 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (2,820 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (925 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $302 (5,674 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (3,017 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (341 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (501 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (1,100 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 (1,171 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (1,836 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (2,808 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Maseru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $41,456 (778,136 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (18 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (1,661 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (426 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (114 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (513 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (2,107 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (142 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.44 (83 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (83 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (62 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (37 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (490 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (898 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (565 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $423 (7,949 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (1,425 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (221 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.82 (109 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $11 (212 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (8,126 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (0.94 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (574 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (158 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 226 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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