- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Maseru
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maseru, Lesotho compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maseru (Lesotho) is 41% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Loti (4.753 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 Loti (4.796 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 Loti (5.139 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Loti (1.489 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 Loti (4.371 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Loti (2.724 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Loti (5.892 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 Loti (2.804 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Loti (2.741 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Loti (1.267 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 Loti (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (1.963 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Loti (1.165 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Maseru (Lesotho) is 62% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,833 Loti (1,113 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,833 Loti (805 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 875 Loti (90 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,333 Loti (651 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,500 Loti (360 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (51 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 333 Loti (34 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,375 Loti (450 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,475 Loti (152 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 Loti (6 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Loti (4.111 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Maseru (Lesotho) is 53% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 767 Loti (79 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 400 Loti (41 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 737 Loti (76 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 900 Loti (92 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Maseru (Lesotho) is 14% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,000 Loti (23,124 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Loti (1.173 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 Loti (130 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Maseru (Lesotho) is 33% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (7 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 Loti (3.940 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 283 Loti (29 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 68 Loti (7 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 Loti (4.151 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (3.083 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 Loti (3.597 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (2.569 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Loti (6 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Maseru (Lesotho) is 6% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 225 Loti (23 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 67 Loti (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (41 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 425 Loti (44 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Loti (5.653 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Loti (1.953 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 Loti (1.593 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,200 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.75 Loti (0.180 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 461 Loti (47 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 37 Loti (3.803 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 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 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
(15,461 Loti)
in Maseru.
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