Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 29 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 25 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (R$ 4.52) | R$ 7 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Loti (R$ 4.52) | R$ 3.39 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Loti (R$ 5.42) | R$ 8 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 Loti (R$ 4.82) | R$ 5.58 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (R$ 5.42) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (R$ 5.42) | R$ 4.02 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (R$ 3.87) | R$ 4.72 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (R$ 21) | R$ 38 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Loti (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Loti (R$ 3.16) | R$ 3.38 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Loti (R$ 6,026) | R$ 3,357 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (R$ 3,013) | R$ 1,909 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (R$ 452) | R$ 505 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Loti (R$ 904) | R$ 1,971 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500 Loti (R$ 452) | R$ 1,293 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (R$ 151) | R$ 297 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (R$ 60) | R$ 79 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (R$ 1,205) | R$ 1,517 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (R$ 603) | R$ 438 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (R$ 14) | R$ 25 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (R$ 241) | R$ 212 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (R$ 181) | R$ 176 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (R$ 301) | R$ 306 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (R$ 362) | R$ 240 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (R$ 90,384) | R$ 87,541 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (R$ 3.49) | R$ 4.33 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (R$ 136) | R$ 209 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 18 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 39 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (R$ 60) | R$ 247 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (R$ 15) | R$ 5.38 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 3.67 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (R$ 15) | R$ 40 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (R$ 45) | R$ 100 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (R$ 60) | R$ 52 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (R$ 121) | R$ 235 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (R$ 196) | R$ 180 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (R$ 21) | R$ 24 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,003 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.30 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (R$ 163) | R$ 114 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,109 prices entered by 1,110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 17% cheaper than in Brazil
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