Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (Taka 446) | Taka 350 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (Taka 270) | Taka 507 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Taka 95) | Taka 210 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (Taka 108) | Taka 88 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (Taka 172) | Taka 129 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (Taka 121) | Taka 90 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Taka 380) | Taka 369 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (Taka 114) | Taka 208 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Taka 114) | Taka 33 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (Taka 120) | Taka 386 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (Taka 475) | Taka 1,412 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (Taka 133) | Taka 110 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (Taka 75) | Taka 70 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (Taka 95,095) | Taka 52,964 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Taka 63,397) | Taka 24,651 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Taka 9,510) | Taka 2,870 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (Taka 50,718) | Taka 34,158 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (Taka 38,038) | Taka 20,892 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Taka 3,170) | Taka 2,246 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Taka 1,268) | Taka 1,396 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Taka 25,359) | Taka 35,407 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Taka 12,679) | Taka 15,748 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Taka 285) | Taka 491 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (Taka 127) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Taka 5,072) | Taka 2,970 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Taka 3,804) | Taka 3,111 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Taka 6,340) | Taka 6,985 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Taka 7,608) | Taka 4,408 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (Taka 2,028,704) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Taka 76) | Taka 111 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (Taka 2,865) | Taka 1,500 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (Taka 412) | Taka 191 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Taka 190) | Taka 436 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (Taka 1,902) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Taka 190) | Taka 487 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (Taka 158) | Taka 286 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (Taka 241) | Taka 502 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (Taka 139) | Taka 80 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (Taka 95) | Taka 212 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (Taka 412) | Taka 389 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (Taka 1,902) | Taka 1,168 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Taka 1,268) | Taka 858 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Taka 2,536) | Taka 2,000 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (Taka 2,663) | Taka 2,051 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (Taka 330) | Taka 1,000 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Taka 158) | Taka 215 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (Taka 108) | Taka 533 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (Taka 11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (Taka 3,170) | Taka 1,760 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (Taka 127) | Taka 274 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 552 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
6.340
BDT
/
LSL
Cost of living in Lesotho is about the same as in Bangladesh
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