Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (453 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (231 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (135 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.08 (39 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (138 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (130 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (248 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (85 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (41 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.60 (105 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (292 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.14 (59 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 201% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (45 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in San Francisco, California (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 | $5,594 (105,007 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,316 (81,009 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (3,354 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,193 (59,932 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,656 (49,862 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (1,937 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (1,173 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $254 (4,768 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (2,693 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (206 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $54 (1,010 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (1,218 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (943 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (1,899 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (2,706 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (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 | $32,526 (610,520 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (25 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $95 (1,779 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (368 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (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) | $9 (161 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (259 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (2,998 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (248 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (100 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (158 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.76 (108 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (55 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (617 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (1,089 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $36 (672 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $288 (5,409 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (1,901 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (332 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (105 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (186 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (6,982 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (4.61 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $106 (1,989 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 320% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (242 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 335 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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