Cost of living in Maseru is 10% higher than in Freetown (without rent).
Rent in Maseru is 73% cheaper than in Freetown.
Cost of living including rent in Maseru is 48% lower than in Freetown.
Food in Maseru is 10% more expensive than in Freetown.
Transport in Maseru is 29% cheaper than in Freetown.
| Maseru | Freetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Maseru | Freetown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.45 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.2 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.5 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.31 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ | 1.03 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.3 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.95 $ | 6.43 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.33 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.88 $ | 2.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.74 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.9 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.78 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.9 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.35 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.86 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 0.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 76.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 119 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23 $ | 85.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 67.3 $ | 639 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 160 $ | 171 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 133 $ | 880 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 277 $ | 642 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 370 $ | 1,086 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 503 $ | 1,068 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 738 $ | 1,665 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.75 % | 12.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 39.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.11 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Haircut | 3.82 $ | 1.48 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 61.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ | 10.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 29.9 $ | 76.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,137 $ | 2,835 $ |