Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Algeria
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Lesotho is 35% cheaper than in Algeria | ||||
Lesotho | Algeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (499 Dinar) | 597 Dinar | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (302 Dinar) | 615 Dinar | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (106 Dinar) | 458 Dinar | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (121 Dinar) | 128 Dinar | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (192 Dinar) | 275 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (135 Dinar) | 96 Dinar | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (426 Dinar) | 597 Dinar | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (128 Dinar) | 434 Dinar | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (128 Dinar) | 72 Dinar | + 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (135 Dinar) | 235 Dinar | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (532 Dinar) | 1,415 Dinar | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 157 Dinar | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (83 Dinar) | 54 Dinar | + 55% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Lesotho is 5% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Lesotho | Algeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (106,382 Dinar) | 92,571 Dinar | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (70,921 Dinar) | 51,796 Dinar | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (10,638 Dinar) | 4,059 Dinar | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (56,737 Dinar) | 62,403 Dinar | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (42,553 Dinar) | 27,916 Dinar | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (3,546 Dinar) | 3,431 Dinar | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (1,418 Dinar) | 1,354 Dinar | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (28,368 Dinar) | 37,259 Dinar | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (14,184 Dinar) | 25,987 Dinar | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (319 Dinar) | 774 Dinar | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (142 Dinar) | 578 Dinar | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Lesotho is 26% cheaper than in Algeria | ||||
Lesotho | Algeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (5,674 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (4,255 Dinar) | 6,649 Dinar | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (7,092 Dinar) | 13,674 Dinar | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (8,511 Dinar) | 9,330 Dinar | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Lesotho is 21% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Lesotho | Algeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (2,269,475 Dinar) | 4,337,130 Dinar | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (85 Dinar) | 42 Dinar | + 101% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (3,205 Dinar) | 1,144 Dinar | + 180% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Lesotho is 37% cheaper than in Algeria | ||||
Lesotho | Algeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (461 Dinar) | 738 Dinar | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (213 Dinar) | 466 Dinar | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (2,128 Dinar) | 1,911 Dinar | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (213 Dinar) | 252 Dinar | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (177 Dinar) | 492 Dinar | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (270 Dinar) | 256 Dinar | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (156 Dinar) | 181 Dinar | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (106 Dinar) | 205 Dinar | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (461 Dinar) | 496 Dinar | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Lesotho is 9% cheaper than in Algeria | ||||
Lesotho | Algeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (2,128 Dinar) | 1,469 Dinar | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (1,418 Dinar) | 1,450 Dinar | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (2,837 Dinar) | 2,525 Dinar | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (2,979 Dinar) | 5,144 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (369 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (177 Dinar) | 218 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (121 Dinar) | 364 Dinar | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 88,208 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (13 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (3,546 Dinar) | 3,002 Dinar | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (142 Dinar) | 344 Dinar | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 306 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 8% cheaper than in Algeria
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