Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (420 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (229 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (138 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (27 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (81 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.94 (112 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (140 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.69 (107 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.67 (69 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (49 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (316 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (45 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 130% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.02 (75 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in San Jose, 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 | $4,736 (88,900 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,480 (65,325 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (2,153 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,816 (52,861 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,573 (48,301 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (1,382 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (1,432 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $324 (6,077 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (3,347 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (204 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (390 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (1,128 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (939 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (1,975 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (2,736 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in San Jose, 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 | $29,175 (547,619 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (25 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $115 (2,168 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (352 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in San Jose, 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) | $8 (143 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (703 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (1,904 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (171 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (114 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (118 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (92 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (42 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (452 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (1,226 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (568 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $275 (5,159 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (2,059 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (270 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.94 (111 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (143 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (9,314 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (3.49 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (2,211 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 366% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (207 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 217 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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