Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Toronto | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (363 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (191 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (138 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.79 (53 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | C$6 (89 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.28 (73 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 (191 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.91 (68 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.10 (57 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (46 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (269 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.52 (49 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 150% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.02 (42 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Toronto | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,916 (54,494 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,914 (40,548 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$242 (3,362 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,533 (35,246 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,008 (27,942 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$137 (1,912 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$52 (722 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$530 (7,378 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$179 (2,485 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (201 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (401 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Toronto | Maseru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$67 (936 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 (782 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (2,139 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$188 (2,620 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Toronto | Maseru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,400 (450,875 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.53 (21 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$149 (2,074 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$27 (369 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Toronto | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$15 (212 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$52 (723 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (1,161 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$14 (189 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (104 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$9 (128 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.83 (67 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$4.54 (63 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$38 (532 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Toronto | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$72 (1,001 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (424 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$253 (3,518 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$137 (1,905 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (238 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6 (85 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (131 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$755 (10,508 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (4.86 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$82 (1,135 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 140% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (214 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 764 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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