Cost of living in Maseru is very similar to Mahalapye (without rent).
Rent in Maseru is 11% cheaper than in Mahalapye.
Cost of living including rent in Maseru is 5% lower than in Mahalapye.
Food in Maseru is very similar to Mahalapye.
Transport in Maseru is 4% cheaper than in Mahalapye.
| Maseru | Mahalapye | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Maseru | Mahalapye | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.45 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.2 $ | 30.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.5 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.31 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.3 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.95 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.33 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.88 $ | 3.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.74 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.9 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.78 $ | 19.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.9 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.35 $ | 10 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.86 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 58.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23 $ | 92.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 67.3 $ | 118 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 160 $ | 300 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 133 $ | 161 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 277 $ | 395 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 370 $ | 3,288 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 503 $ | 937 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 738 $ | 1,074 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.75 % | 9.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.11 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Haircut | 3.82 $ | 5.37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ | 42.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 29.9 $ | 198 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,137 $ | 3,851 $ |