Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (R$ 19) | R$ 36 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (R$ 11) | R$ 35 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (R$ 3.94) | R$ 11 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (R$ 4.48) | R$ 5.32 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (R$ 5.00) | R$ 8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (R$ 16) | R$ 25 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (R$ 4.73) | R$ 9 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (R$ 4.73) | R$ 5.70 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (R$ 5.00) | R$ 5.83 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (R$ 20) | R$ 43 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (R$ 5.53) | R$ 9 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (R$ 3.09) | R$ 4.85 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (R$ 3,945) | R$ 3,798 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (R$ 2,630) | R$ 2,491 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (R$ 394) | R$ 630 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (R$ 2,104) | R$ 2,696 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (R$ 1,578) | R$ 1,674 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (R$ 131) | R$ 604 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (R$ 53) | R$ 94 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (R$ 1,052) | R$ 1,957 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (R$ 526) | R$ 661 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (R$ 12) | R$ 29 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (R$ 5.26) | R$ 21 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (R$ 210) | R$ 261 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (R$ 158) | R$ 257 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (R$ 263) | R$ 403 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (R$ 316) | R$ 320 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (R$ 84,154) | R$ 115,137 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (R$ 3.16) | R$ 5.59 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (R$ 119) | R$ 234 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 57% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 45 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (R$ 79) | R$ 260 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 22 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 14 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (R$ 10) | R$ 19 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (R$ 5.79) | R$ 7 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (R$ 3.94) | R$ 5.84 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (R$ 17) | R$ 56 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Lesotho | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (R$ 79) | R$ 109 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (R$ 53) | R$ 63 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (R$ 105) | R$ 261 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (R$ 110) | R$ 215 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (R$ 14) | R$ 32 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (R$ 4.47) | R$ 11 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,185 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.16 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (R$ 131) | R$ 128 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (R$ 5.26) | R$ 11 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,179 prices entered by 1,724 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 37% cheaper than in Brazil
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