Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (Taka 469) | Taka 267 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (Taka 284) | Taka 546 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Taka 100) | Taka 218 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (Taka 113) | Taka 92 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Loti (Taka 200) | Taka 154 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (Taka 127) | Taka 88 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Taka 400) | Taka 475 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Loti (Taka 147) | Taka 305 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Taka 120) | Taka 56 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Loti (Taka 113) | Taka 407 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 Loti (Taka 400) | Taka 1,595 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 137 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Loti (Taka 93) | Taka 76 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,000 Loti (Taka 40,028) | Taka 38,619 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Taka 66,714) | Taka 21,828 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Taka 10,007) | Taka 5,017 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (Taka 53,371) | Taka 25,126 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (Taka 40,028) | Taka 15,134 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Taka 3,336) | Taka 10,000 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Taka 1,334) | Taka 1,380 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Taka 26,686) | Taka 44,973 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Taka 13,343) | Taka 9,570 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Taka 300) | Taka 533 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (Taka 133) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 700 Loti (Taka 4,670) | Taka 2,114 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Taka 4,003) | Taka 2,450 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Loti (Taka 9,340) | Taka 4,870 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Taka 8,006) | Taka 4,397 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Loti (Taka 667,141) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Loti (Taka 120) | Taka 109 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 530 Loti (Taka 3,536) | Taka 2,433 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 40% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (Taka 434) | Taka 836 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Taka 200) | Taka 682 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (Taka 2,001) | Taka 1,500 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Taka 200) | Taka 360 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (Taka 183) | Taka 411 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (Taka 254) | Taka 625 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Loti (Taka 200) | Taka 102 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (Taka 100) | Taka 129 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Taka 167) | Taka 380 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lesotho | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (Taka 2,001) | Taka 1,745 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Taka 1,334) | Taka 1,011 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Taka 2,669) | Taka 3,000 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (Taka 2,802) | Taka 3,597 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (Taka 347) | Taka 1,519 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Taka 167) | Taka 253 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Loti (Taka 200) | Taka 580 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (Taka 12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (Taka 3,336) | Taka 2,307 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (Taka 133) | Taka 330 | - 60% | |
| 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 386 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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