Cost of living in Lesotho compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is about the same as in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (₨343) | ₨330 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (₨208) | ₨293 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (₨73) | ₨163 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (₨83) | ₨54 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (₨132) | ₨82 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (₨93) | ₨41 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (₨292) | ₨216 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (₨88) | ₨152 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (₨88) | ₨29 | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (₨93) | ₨149 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (₨365) | ₨767 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (₨102) | ₨87 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (₨57) | ₨35 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (₨73,042) | ₨31,400 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (₨48,695) | ₨20,122 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨7,304) | ₨4,477 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (₨38,956) | ₨22,933 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (₨29,217) | ₨14,192 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨2,435) | ₨3,664 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨974) | ₨511 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (₨19,478) | ₨29,219 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨9,739) | ₨12,383 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨219) | ₨416 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (₨97) | ₨320 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨3,896) | ₨2,328 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨2,922) | ₨2,564 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨4,869) | ₨3,571 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨5,843) | ₨3,002 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (₨1,558,237) | ₨980,422 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨58) | ₨108 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (₨2,200) | ₨1,414 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 21% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (₨317) | ₨140 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨146) | ₨303 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (₨1,461) | ₨1,443 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (₨146) | ₨402 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (₨122) | ₨190 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (₨185) | ₨248 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (₨107) | ₨152 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (₨73) | ₨72 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (₨317) | ₨373 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lesotho | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (₨1,461) | ₨1,357 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨974) | ₨595 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨1,948) | ₨1,516 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (₨2,045) | ₨2,086 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (₨253) | ₨594 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (₨122) | ₨229 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (₨83) | ₨175 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (₨9) | ₨1.29 | + 581% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (₨2,435) | ₨1,530 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (₨97) | ₨244 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,546 prices entered by 972 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 25% more expensive than in India
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