- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Maseru
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maseru, Lesotho compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maseru (Lesotho) is 46% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Loti (4.293 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 Loti (4.332 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 Loti (4.641 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Loti (1.345 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 Loti (3.948 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Loti (2.460 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Loti (5.322 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 Loti (2.533 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Loti (2.475 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Loti (1.144 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 Loti (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (1.773 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Loti (1.052 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Maseru (Lesotho) is 46% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,833 Loti (1,006 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,833 Loti (727 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 875 Loti (81 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,333 Loti (588 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,500 Loti (325 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (46 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 333 Loti (31 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,375 Loti (406 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,475 Loti (137 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 Loti (5.724 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Loti (3.713 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Maseru (Lesotho) is 58% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 767 Loti (71 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 400 Loti (37 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 737 Loti (68 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 900 Loti (84 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Maseru (Lesotho) is 16% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,000 Loti (20,886 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Loti (1.059 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 Loti (117 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Maseru (Lesotho) is 39% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (6 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 Loti (3.558 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 283 Loti (26 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 68 Loti (6 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 Loti (3.749 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (2.785 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 Loti (3.249 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (2.321 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Loti (5.570 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Maseru (Lesotho) is 7% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 225 Loti (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 67 Loti (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (37 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 425 Loti (39 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Loti (5.106 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Loti (1.764 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 Loti (1.439 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,200 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.75 Loti (0.162 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 461 Loti (43 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 37 Loti (3.435 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
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.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maseru (Lesotho) is 22% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,332 Dinar
(14,349 Loti)
in Maseru.
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