Cost of living in Lesotho compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (₨357) | ₨369 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (₨216) | ₨292 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (₨76) | ₨142 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (₨86) | ₨52 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (₨137) | ₨73 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (₨96) | ₨36 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (₨304) | ₨227 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (₨91) | ₨140 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (₨91) | ₨31 | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (₨96) | ₨132 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (₨380) | ₨772 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (₨106) | ₨86 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (₨60) | ₨36 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (₨76,029) | ₨33,231 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (₨50,686) | ₨19,879 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨7,603) | ₨4,541 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (₨40,549) | ₨19,026 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (₨30,412) | ₨12,499 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨2,534) | ₨3,334 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨1,014) | ₨676 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (₨20,274) | ₨29,555 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨10,137) | ₨10,444 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨228) | ₨411 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (₨101) | ₨211 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨4,055) | ₨2,314 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨3,041) | ₨2,579 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨5,069) | ₨3,601 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨6,082) | ₨2,719 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (₨1,621,948) | ₨918,724 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨61) | ₨80 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (₨2,290) | ₨1,156 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (₨329) | ₨100 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨152) | ₨212 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (₨1,521) | ₨624 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (₨152) | ₨316 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (₨127) | ₨161 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (₨193) | ₨254 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (₨112) | ₨140 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (₨76) | ₨68 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (₨329) | ₨239 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (₨1,521) | ₨1,195 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨1,014) | ₨471 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨2,027) | ₨1,633 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (₨2,129) | ₨1,629 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (₨264) | ₨568 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (₨127) | ₨193 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (₨86) | ₨189 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (₨9) | ₨5.27 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (₨2,534) | ₨1,589 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (₨101) | ₨271 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,158 prices entered by 2,106 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 37% more expensive than in India
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