- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Maseru
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maseru, Lesotho compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maseru (Lesotho) is 40% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 Loti (5.274 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 Loti (5.035 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 Loti (7 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Loti (1.392 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Loti (3.477 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Loti (1.946 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Loti (7 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Loti (2.525 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Loti (2.629 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (1.416 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131 Loti (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (2.078 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Loti (0.835 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Maseru (Lesotho) is 68% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,366 Loti (1,013 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,190 Loti (669 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 Loti (71 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,605 Loti (822 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,171 Loti (451 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (54 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 362 Loti (39 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,463 Loti (483 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Loti (139 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 Loti (7 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Loti (4.032 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Maseru (Lesotho) is 57% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 723 Loti (78 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 345 Loti (37 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 669 Loti (72 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 743 Loti (80 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Maseru (Lesotho) is 21% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000 Loti (16,219 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Loti (1.159 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,316 Loti (142 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Maseru (Lesotho) is 31% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 83 Loti (9 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45 Loti (4.844 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 348 Loti (38 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 81 Loti (9 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 Loti (4.464 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (3.244 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Loti (2.162 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (2.703 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Loti (6 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Maseru (Lesotho) is 6% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 262 Loti (28 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 Loti (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 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 | 200 Loti (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51 Loti (5.507 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Loti (1.841 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Loti (1.599 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,500 Loti (270 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.50 Loti (0.270 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411 Loti (44 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 Loti (3.785 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Maseru (Lesotho) is 16% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,900 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,589 Dinar
(14,691 Loti)
in Maseru.
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