- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lesotho compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Loti (₨229) | ₨394 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Loti (₨229) | ₨261 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Loti (₨51) | ₨143 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Loti (₨90) | ₨51 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 Loti (₨248) | ₨71 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Loti (₨178) | ₨38 | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Loti (₨255) | ₨200 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Loti (₨170) | ₨138 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Loti (₨153) | ₨25 | + 521% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (₨65) | ₨122 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (₨357) | ₨836 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (₨99) | ₨82 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Loti (₨92) | ₨33 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Loti (₨101,983) | ₨30,620 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 Loti (₨50,992) | ₨20,629 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨7,649) | ₨4,565 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Loti (₨15,298) | ₨24,219 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500 Loti (₨7,649) | ₨14,731 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨2,550) | ₨3,655 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨1,020) | ₨806 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Loti (₨20,397) | ₨33,843 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨10,198) | ₨10,526 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨229) | ₨394 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (₨255) | ₨582 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨4,079) | ₨2,434 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨3,060) | ₨2,723 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨5,099) | ₨3,796 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨6,119) | ₨2,944 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (₨1,529,752) | ₨878,740 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨59) | ₨78 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Loti (₨3,060) | ₨1,379 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (₨127) | ₨128 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨153) | ₨275 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (₨1,020) | ₨1,366 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 Loti (₨153) | ₨254 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (₨144) | ₨178 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (₨153) | ₨228 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (₨255) | ₨133 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (₨127) | ₨72 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (₨255) | ₨275 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 47% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (₨765) | ₨1,195 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨1,020) | ₨473 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨2,040) | ₨1,921 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (₨3,314) | ₨1,985 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (₨357) | ₨593 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (₨204) | ₨227 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (₨102) | ₨206 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,148 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (₨5.10) | ₨63 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (₨2,751) | ₨1,870 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (₨229) | ₨257 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,170 prices entered by 4,404 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 15% more expensive than in India
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