Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (R$ 26) | R$ 28 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (R$ 5.59) | R$ 8 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (R$ 6) | R$ 3.95 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 5.52 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 4.61 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 5.00 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (R$ 28) | R$ 39 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (R$ 4.38) | R$ 3.47 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (R$ 5,587) | R$ 3,039 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (R$ 3,725) | R$ 1,840 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (R$ 559) | R$ 504 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (R$ 2,980) | R$ 2,155 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (R$ 2,235) | R$ 1,317 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (R$ 186) | R$ 369 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (R$ 74) | R$ 80 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (R$ 1,490) | R$ 1,697 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (R$ 745) | R$ 479 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (R$ 17) | R$ 23 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (R$ 298) | R$ 200 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (R$ 223) | R$ 187 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (R$ 372) | R$ 329 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (R$ 447) | R$ 248 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (R$ 119,194) | R$ 89,913 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (R$ 4.47) | R$ 4.66 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (R$ 168) | R$ 222 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (R$ 11) | R$ 41 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (R$ 112) | R$ 217 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (R$ 8) | R$ 5.88 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (R$ 5.59) | R$ 4.14 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (R$ 24) | R$ 44 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (R$ 112) | R$ 94 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (R$ 74) | R$ 53 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (R$ 149) | R$ 213 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (R$ 156) | R$ 175 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (R$ 19) | R$ 25 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,591 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (R$ 0.67) | R$ 1.32 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (R$ 186) | R$ 117 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,905 prices entered by 1,830 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 7% more expensive than in Brazil
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