Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Indonesia
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Lesotho is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (Rp 64,615) | Rp 61,205 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (Rp 39,130) | Rp 48,353 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Rp 13,773) | Rp 29,046 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (Rp 15,627) | Rp 21,836 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (Rp 24,868) | Rp 22,834 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (Rp 17,471) | Rp 14,630 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Rp 55,093) | Rp 66,405 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (Rp 16,528) | Rp 43,134 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Rp 16,528) | Rp 18,263 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (Rp 17,446) | Rp 34,771 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (Rp 68,866) | Rp 406,659 | - 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (Rp 19,291) | Rp 17,291 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (Rp 10,800) | Rp 16,247 | - 34% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Lesotho is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (Rp 13,773,208) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Rp 9,182,139) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Rp 1,377,321) | Rp 801,210 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (Rp 7,345,711) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (Rp 5,509,283) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Rp 459,107) | Rp 505,106 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Rp 183,643) | Rp 237,062 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Rp 3,672,856) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Rp 1,836,428) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Rp 41,320) | Rp 57,323 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (Rp 18,364) | Rp 95,242 | - 81% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Lesotho is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Rp 734,571) | Rp 648,513 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Rp 550,928) | Rp 480,172 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Rp 918,214) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Rp 1,101,857) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Lesotho is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (Rp 293,828,440) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Rp 11,019) | Rp 9,337 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (Rp 414,934) | Rp 419,026 | - 1% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Lesotho is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (Rp 59,684) | Rp 19,709 | + 203% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Rp 27,546) | Rp 89,583 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (Rp 275,464) | Rp 204,790 | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Rp 27,546) | Rp 108,192 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (Rp 22,955) | Rp 22,334 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (Rp 34,892) | Rp 30,094 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (Rp 20,201) | Rp 22,886 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (Rp 13,773) | Rp 11,284 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (Rp 59,684) | Rp 119,565 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Lesotho is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (Rp 275,464) | Rp 261,585 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Rp 183,643) | Rp 99,216 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Rp 367,286) | Rp 251,127 | + 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (Rp 385,650) | Rp 573,242 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (Rp 47,747) | Rp 159,890 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Rp 22,955) | Rp 39,869 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (Rp 15,610) | Rp 65,361 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (Rp 1,653) | Rp 2,093 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (Rp 459,107) | Rp 509,555 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (Rp 18,364) | Rp 32,683 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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