Cost of living in Lesotho compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (₨337) | ₨376 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (₨204) | ₨344 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (₨72) | ₨162 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (₨81) | ₨60 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (₨130) | ₨95 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (₨91) | ₨44 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (₨287) | ₨264 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (₨86) | ₨187 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (₨86) | ₨35 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (₨91) | ₨161 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (₨359) | ₨903 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨100 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (₨56) | ₨40 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (₨71,763) | ₨44,390 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (₨47,842) | ₨29,260 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨7,176) | ₨5,291 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (₨38,274) | ₨26,330 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (₨28,705) | ₨15,150 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨2,392) | ₨4,266 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨957) | ₨696 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (₨19,137) | ₨25,834 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨9,568) | ₨10,693 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨215) | ₨438 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (₨96) | ₨434 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨3,827) | ₨2,417 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨2,871) | ₨2,648 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨4,784) | ₨4,094 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨5,741) | ₨2,929 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is about the same as in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (₨1,530,952) | ₨2,100,670 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨57) | ₨103 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (₨2,162) | ₨1,198 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (₨311) | ₨111 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨144) | ₨266 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (₨1,435) | ₨1,030 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (₨144) | ₨364 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (₨120) | ₨188 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (₨182) | ₨269 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (₨105) | ₨171 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (₨72) | ₨82 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (₨311) | ₨281 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is about the same as in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (₨1,435) | ₨1,535 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨957) | ₨688 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨1,914) | ₨1,709 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (₨2,009) | ₨2,099 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (₨249) | ₨648 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (₨120) | ₨206 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (₨81) | ₨205 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨43,684 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (₨9) | ₨5.07 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (₨2,392) | ₨1,748 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (₨96) | ₨298 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,553 prices entered by 812 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 5% more expensive than in India
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