Cost of living in Lesotho compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 24% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (₨309) | ₨384 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (₨187) | ₨353 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (₨66) | ₨173 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (₨75) | ₨58 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (₨119) | ₨85 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (₨84) | ₨47 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (₨263) | ₨262 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (₨79) | ₨164 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (₨79) | ₨32 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (₨83) | ₨173 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (₨329) | ₨796 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (₨92) | ₨98 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (₨52) | ₨40 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is about the same as in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (₨65,831) | ₨54,213 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (₨43,887) | ₨33,306 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨6,583) | ₨4,784 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (₨35,110) | ₨33,154 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (₨26,332) | ₨18,976 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨2,194) | ₨5,231 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨878) | ₨646 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (₨17,555) | ₨31,090 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨8,777) | ₨11,916 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨197) | ₨571 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (₨88) | ₨578 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨3,511) | ₨2,290 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨2,633) | ₨2,801 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨4,389) | ₨4,377 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨5,266) | ₨3,238 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (₨1,404,397) | ₨1,723,340 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨53) | ₨105 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (₨1,983) | ₨910 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 29% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (₨285) | ₨155 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨132) | ₨289 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (₨1,317) | ₨924 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (₨132) | ₨381 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (₨110) | ₨204 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (₨167) | ₨288 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (₨97) | ₨178 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (₨66) | ₨94 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (₨285) | ₨323 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (₨1,317) | ₨1,414 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨878) | ₨624 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨1,755) | ₨1,372 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (₨1,843) | ₨1,861 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (₨228) | ₨817 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (₨110) | ₨216 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (₨75) | ₨179 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,125 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (₨8) | ₨1.29 | + 514% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (₨2,194) | ₨1,478 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (₨88) | ₨286 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,558 prices entered by 1,267 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is about the same as in India
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