- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lesotho compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Loti (₨232) | ₨417 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Loti (₨232) | ₨266 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Loti (₨51) | ₨142 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Loti (₨91) | ₨52 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 Loti (₨250) | ₨72 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Loti (₨180) | ₨40 | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Loti (₨257) | ₨201 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Loti (₨172) | ₨139 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Loti (₨154) | ₨25 | + 526% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (₨66) | ₨121 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (₨360) | ₨837 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (₨100) | ₨82 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Loti (₨93) | ₨33 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Loti (₨102,986) | ₨30,931 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 Loti (₨51,493) | ₨21,218 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨7,724) | ₨4,392 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Loti (₨15,448) | ₨25,287 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500 Loti (₨7,724) | ₨15,771 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨2,575) | ₨3,882 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨1,030) | ₨846 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Loti (₨20,597) | ₨33,568 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨10,299) | ₨10,536 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨232) | ₨379 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (₨257) | ₨533 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨4,119) | ₨2,409 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨3,090) | ₨2,705 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨5,149) | ₨3,724 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨6,179) | ₨2,922 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (₨1,544,787) | ₨881,136 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨60) | ₨78 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Loti (₨3,090) | ₨1,326 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 3% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (₨129) | ₨135 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨154) | ₨284 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (₨1,030) | ₨1,544 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 Loti (₨154) | ₨254 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (₨146) | ₨178 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (₨154) | ₨228 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (₨257) | ₨132 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (₨129) | ₨71 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (₨257) | ₨278 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 43% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (₨772) | ₨1,199 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨1,030) | ₨471 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨2,060) | ₨1,961 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (₨3,347) | ₨1,797 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (₨360) | ₨635 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (₨206) | ₨196 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (₨103) | ₨206 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,498 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (₨5.15) | ₨59 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (₨2,778) | ₨1,862 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (₨232) | ₨248 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,483 prices entered by 4,673 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.149
INR
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 17% more expensive than in India
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