Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (R$ 22) | R$ 39 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (R$ 13) | R$ 38 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (R$ 4.62) | R$ 12 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (R$ 5.24) | R$ 5.63 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (R$ 5.86) | R$ 8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (R$ 18) | R$ 27 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (R$ 5.55) | R$ 6 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Loti (R$ 5.24) | R$ 7 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 Loti (R$ 18) | R$ 49 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Loti (R$ 4.31) | R$ 4.51 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,000 Loti (R$ 1,848) | R$ 4,122 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (R$ 3,081) | R$ 2,688 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (R$ 462) | R$ 704 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (R$ 2,464) | R$ 2,992 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (R$ 1,848) | R$ 1,934 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (R$ 154) | R$ 542 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (R$ 62) | R$ 91 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (R$ 1,232) | R$ 1,839 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (R$ 616) | R$ 628 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (R$ 14) | R$ 33 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (R$ 6) | R$ 22 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 700 Loti (R$ 216) | R$ 287 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (R$ 185) | R$ 270 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Loti (R$ 431) | R$ 415 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (R$ 370) | R$ 331 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Loti (R$ 30,806) | R$ 116,717 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Loti (R$ 5.55) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 530 Loti (R$ 163) | R$ 249 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 52% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 51 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (R$ 92) | R$ 303 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 24 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 14 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (R$ 12) | R$ 22 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (R$ 4.62) | R$ 5.76 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 60 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (R$ 92) | R$ 114 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (R$ 62) | R$ 62 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (R$ 123) | R$ 237 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (R$ 129) | R$ 238 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (R$ 16) | R$ 32 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 16 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,732 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (R$ 0.55) | R$ 1.58 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (R$ 154) | R$ 140 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (R$ 6) | R$ 15 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,677 prices entered by 1,294 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 36% cheaper than in Brazil
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