Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (Taka 392) | Taka 230 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (Taka 237) | Taka 360 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Taka 84) | Taka 186 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (Taka 95) | Taka 75 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (Taka 151) | Taka 112 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (Taka 106) | Taka 63 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Taka 334) | Taka 565 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (Taka 100) | Taka 163 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Taka 100) | Taka 30 | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (Taka 106) | Taka 459 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (Taka 418) | Taka 1,498 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (Taka 117) | Taka 104 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (Taka 65) | Taka 41 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (Taka 83,507) | Taka 69,161 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Taka 55,671) | Taka 38,721 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Taka 8,351) | Taka 3,871 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (Taka 44,537) | Taka 40,269 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (Taka 33,403) | Taka 25,689 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Taka 2,784) | Taka 4,188 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Taka 1,113) | Taka 1,184 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Taka 22,268) | Taka 37,952 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Taka 11,134) | Taka 16,117 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Taka 251) | Taka 417 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (Taka 111) | Taka 852 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Taka 4,454) | Taka 1,820 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Taka 3,340) | Taka 2,240 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Taka 5,567) | Taka 6,495 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Taka 6,681) | Taka 4,346 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (Taka 1,781,473) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Taka 67) | Taka 94 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (Taka 2,516) | Taka 2,498 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (Taka 362) | Taka 147 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Taka 167) | Taka 576 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (Taka 1,670) | Taka 1,109 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Taka 167) | Taka 406 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (Taka 139) | Taka 237 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (Taka 212) | Taka 405 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (Taka 122) | Taka 86 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (Taka 84) | Taka 114 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (Taka 362) | Taka 240 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (Taka 1,670) | Taka 1,140 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Taka 1,113) | Taka 913 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Taka 2,227) | Taka 2,331 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (Taka 2,338) | Taka 2,046 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (Taka 289) | Taka 1,157 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Taka 139) | Taka 302 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (Taka 95) | Taka 600 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (Taka 10) | Taka 2.30 | + 336% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (Taka 2,784) | Taka 1,453 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (Taka 111) | Taka 269 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,203 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
5.567
BDT
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LSL
Cost of living in Lesotho is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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