In Maseru, Lesotho, living costs about $627 per month for one person and $1489 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Maseru is 33% cheaper overall.
Maseru is 72% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Maseru is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.
Maseru tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of higher costs in Maseru is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact budgets.
Food costs in Maseru are 9% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 44% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.45 $ |
| Dinner | 23.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.88 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.74 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 28.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.78 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 12.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.35 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 124 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 189 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 23 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 67 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 160 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 133 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 277 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 37 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 503 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 738 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.75% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.11 $ |
| Haircut | 3.82 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,137 $ |