Cost of living in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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| Maseru | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Loti (1,503 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Loti (3,340 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Loti (2,181 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Loti (1,333 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78 Loti (7,534 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Loti (1,884 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (1,150 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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| Maseru | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,525 Loti (1,010,975 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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| Maseru | Zomba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 748 Loti (71,816 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 887 Loti (85,221 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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| Maseru | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 211,879 Loti (20,351,765 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Loti (1,267 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 526 Loti (50,572 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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| Maseru | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 Loti (3,138 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Loti (2,922 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 Loti (5,080 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Maseru (Lesotho) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maseru | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (1,657 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 474 Loti (45,521 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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