Cost of living in Lesotho compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Loti (₨144) | ₨389 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Loti (₨144) | ₨279 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (₨72) | ₨141 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Loti (₨72) | ₨52 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Loti (₨87) | ₨72 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 Loti (₨77) | ₨37 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (₨289) | ₨213 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (₨87) | ₨139 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (₨87) | ₨28 | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (₨62) | ₨129 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (₨337) | ₨824 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Loti (₨96) | ₨83 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Loti (₨51) | ₨35 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Loti (₨96,330) | ₨31,378 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (₨48,165) | ₨19,773 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨7,225) | ₨4,071 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Loti (₨14,449) | ₨24,077 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500 Loti (₨7,225) | ₨13,885 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨2,408) | ₨3,201 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨963) | ₨746 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (₨19,266) | ₨30,923 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨9,633) | ₨10,610 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨217) | ₨377 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (₨241) | ₨285 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨3,853) | ₨2,358 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨2,890) | ₨2,617 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨4,816) | ₨3,804 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨5,780) | ₨2,819 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (₨1,444,949) | ₨943,217 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨56) | ₨76 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 480 Loti (₨2,312) | ₨1,228 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (₨120) | ₨108 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨144) | ₨209 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (₨963) | ₨1,006 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (₨144) | ₨248 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (₨136) | ₨172 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (₨144) | ₨234 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (₨241) | ₨151 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (₨120) | ₨67 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (₨241) | ₨244 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (₨722) | ₨1,207 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨963) | ₨473 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨1,927) | ₨1,814 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (₨3,131) | ₨1,962 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (₨337) | ₨686 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (₨193) | ₨221 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (₨96) | ₨228 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (₨4.82) | ₨3.80 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (₨2,598) | ₨1,971 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (₨217) | ₨245 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,808 prices entered by 2,280 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 20% more expensive than in India
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