Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (Taka 397) | Taka 281 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (Taka 241) | Taka 397 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Taka 85) | Taka 233 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (Taka 96) | Taka 86 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (Taka 153) | Taka 110 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (Taka 107) | Taka 57 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Taka 339) | Taka 371 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (Taka 102) | Taka 185 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Taka 102) | Taka 26 | + 286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (Taka 107) | Taka 489 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (Taka 424) | Taka 1,518 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (Taka 119) | Taka 109 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (Taka 66) | Taka 46 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (Taka 84,704) | Taka 35,010 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Taka 56,469) | Taka 20,341 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Taka 8,470) | Taka 3,984 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (Taka 45,175) | Taka 26,136 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (Taka 33,882) | Taka 16,632 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Taka 2,823) | Taka 2,826 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Taka 1,129) | Taka 913 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Taka 22,588) | Taka 37,121 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Taka 11,294) | Taka 14,580 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Taka 254) | Taka 413 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (Taka 113) | Taka 226 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Taka 4,518) | Taka 1,323 | + 241% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Taka 3,388) | Taka 1,678 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Taka 5,647) | Taka 4,600 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Taka 6,776) | Taka 5,408 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (Taka 1,807,014) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Taka 68) | Taka 86 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (Taka 2,552) | Taka 1,146 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 43% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (Taka 367) | Taka 296 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Taka 169) | Taka 1,395 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (Taka 1,694) | Taka 1,191 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Taka 169) | Taka 498 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (Taka 141) | Taka 208 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (Taka 215) | Taka 451 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (Taka 124) | Taka 177 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (Taka 85) | Taka 206 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (Taka 367) | Taka 307 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (Taka 1,694) | Taka 1,410 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Taka 1,129) | Taka 801 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Taka 2,259) | Taka 1,939 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (Taka 2,372) | Taka 2,520 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (Taka 294) | Taka 1,328 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Taka 141) | Taka 393 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (Taka 96) | Taka 641 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (Taka 10) | Taka 2.19 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (Taka 2,823) | Taka 1,057 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (Taka 113) | Taka 261 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 662 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
5.647
BDT
/
LSL
Cost of living in Lesotho is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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