Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 39% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Loti (Taka 177) | Taka 288 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Loti (Taka 177) | Taka 383 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Taka 89) | Taka 165 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Loti (Taka 89) | Taka 82 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Loti (Taka 106) | Taka 116 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 Loti (Taka 94) | Taka 52 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Taka 354) | Taka 434 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (Taka 106) | Taka 186 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Taka 106) | Taka 25 | + 319% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (Taka 76) | Taka 426 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (Taka 413) | Taka 1,811 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Loti (Taka 118) | Taka 103 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Loti (Taka 62) | Taka 42 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Loti (Taka 118,005) | Taka 46,240 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Taka 59,002) | Taka 27,702 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Taka 8,850) | Taka 4,496 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Loti (Taka 17,701) | Taka 34,541 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500 Loti (Taka 8,850) | Taka 19,179 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Taka 2,950) | Taka 3,784 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Taka 1,180) | Taka 1,257 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Taka 23,601) | Taka 36,803 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Taka 11,800) | Taka 12,836 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Taka 266) | Taka 341 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (Taka 295) | Taka 1,289 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Taka 4,720) | Taka 1,745 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Taka 3,540) | Taka 1,618 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Taka 5,900) | Taka 4,829 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Taka 7,080) | Taka 3,962 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (Taka 1,770,068) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Taka 68) | Taka 94 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 480 Loti (Taka 2,832) | Taka 2,580 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (Taka 148) | Taka 189 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Taka 177) | Taka 588 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (Taka 1,180) | Taka 914 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Taka 177) | Taka 560 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (Taka 167) | Taka 256 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (Taka 177) | Taka 340 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (Taka 295) | Taka 87 | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (Taka 148) | Taka 102 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (Taka 295) | Taka 232 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (Taka 885) | Taka 1,040 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Taka 1,180) | Taka 886 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Taka 2,360) | Taka 2,026 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (Taka 3,835) | Taka 2,404 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (Taka 413) | Taka 1,227 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (Taka 236) | Taka 393 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (Taka 118) | Taka 572 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (Taka 5.90) | Taka 1.70 | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (Taka 3,183) | Taka 1,895 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (Taka 266) | Taka 277 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,317 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
5.900
BDT
/
LSL
Cost of living in Lesotho is about the same as in Bangladesh
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