- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Loti (R$ 12) | R$ 29 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Loti (R$ 12) | R$ 26 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Loti (R$ 2.68) | R$ 7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Loti (R$ 4.72) | R$ 3.26 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 Loti (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 4.66 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Loti (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 5.61 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 3.26 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (R$ 3.44) | R$ 4.57 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (R$ 19) | R$ 40 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (R$ 5.21) | R$ 6 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Loti (R$ 4.82) | R$ 3.21 | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Loti (R$ 5,352) | R$ 3,143 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 Loti (R$ 2,676) | R$ 1,947 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (R$ 401) | R$ 623 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Loti (R$ 803) | R$ 2,114 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500 Loti (R$ 401) | R$ 1,325 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (R$ 134) | R$ 405 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (R$ 54) | R$ 84 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Loti (R$ 1,070) | R$ 1,732 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (R$ 535) | R$ 430 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (R$ 12) | R$ 21 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (R$ 214) | R$ 203 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (R$ 161) | R$ 183 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (R$ 268) | R$ 328 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (R$ 321) | R$ 259 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (R$ 80,277) | R$ 85,971 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (R$ 3.10) | R$ 4.28 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Loti (R$ 161) | R$ 202 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 46 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (R$ 54) | R$ 236 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 18 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 4.04 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (R$ 13) | R$ 39 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (R$ 40) | R$ 96 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (R$ 54) | R$ 50 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (R$ 107) | R$ 176 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (R$ 174) | R$ 175 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (R$ 5.35) | R$ 11 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,728 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (R$ 0.27) | R$ 1.12 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (R$ 144) | R$ 116 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,606 prices entered by 2,611 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 16% cheaper than in Brazil
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