- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Loti (R$ 12) | R$ 29 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Loti (R$ 12) | R$ 26 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Loti (R$ 2.75) | R$ 7 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Loti (R$ 4.85) | R$ 3.29 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 Loti (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Loti (R$ 10) | R$ 4.84 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Loti (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 5.64 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (R$ 3.53) | R$ 4.61 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (R$ 19) | R$ 40 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (R$ 5.35) | R$ 6 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Loti (R$ 4.95) | R$ 3.22 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Loti (R$ 5,498) | R$ 3,132 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 Loti (R$ 2,749) | R$ 1,934 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (R$ 412) | R$ 643 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Loti (R$ 825) | R$ 2,139 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500 Loti (R$ 412) | R$ 1,329 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (R$ 137) | R$ 393 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (R$ 55) | R$ 81 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Loti (R$ 1,100) | R$ 1,725 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (R$ 550) | R$ 422 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (R$ 12) | R$ 20 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (R$ 220) | R$ 208 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (R$ 165) | R$ 182 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (R$ 275) | R$ 338 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (R$ 330) | R$ 256 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (R$ 82,467) | R$ 87,065 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (R$ 3.18) | R$ 4.35 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Loti (R$ 165) | R$ 201 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 16 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 48 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (R$ 55) | R$ 229 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 17 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (R$ 14) | R$ 5.88 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 4.00 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (R$ 14) | R$ 39 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (R$ 41) | R$ 97 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (R$ 55) | R$ 50 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (R$ 110) | R$ 171 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (R$ 179) | R$ 178 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (R$ 19) | R$ 24 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (R$ 5.50) | R$ 11 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (R$ 0.27) | R$ 1.22 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (R$ 148) | R$ 117 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23,807 prices entered by 2,350 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.27489
BRL
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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