Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (Rp 61,091) | Rp 55,068 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (Rp 36,996) | Rp 58,183 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Rp 13,022) | Rp 31,308 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (Rp 14,758) | Rp 23,307 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Loti (Rp 26,044) | Rp 30,367 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (Rp 16,519) | Rp 14,479 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Rp 52,089) | Rp 67,619 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Loti (Rp 19,099) | Rp 46,085 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Rp 15,627) | Rp 20,806 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Loti (Rp 14,758) | Rp 34,093 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 Loti (Rp 52,089) | Rp 344,187 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 18,823 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Loti (Rp 12,154) | Rp 14,432 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 48% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,000 Loti (Rp 5,208,858) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Rp 8,681,429) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Rp 1,302,214) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (Rp 6,945,143) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (Rp 5,208,858) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Rp 434,071) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Rp 173,629) | Rp 378,883 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Rp 3,472,572) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Rp 1,736,286) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Rp 39,066) | Rp 91,402 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (Rp 17,363) | Rp 80,207 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 700 Loti (Rp 607,700) | Rp 759,724 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Rp 520,886) | Rp 458,661 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Loti (Rp 1,215,400) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Rp 1,041,772) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Loti (Rp 86,814,292) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Loti (Rp 15,627) | Rp 12,780 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 530 Loti (Rp 460,116) | Rp 199,904 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (Rp 56,429) | Rp 22,456 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Rp 26,044) | Rp 96,147 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (Rp 260,443) | Rp 275,446 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Rp 26,044) | Rp 66,604 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (Rp 23,874) | Rp 26,592 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (Rp 32,989) | Rp 33,023 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Loti (Rp 26,044) | Rp 27,953 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (Rp 13,022) | Rp 12,305 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Rp 21,704) | Rp 84,361 | - 74% | |
| 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 260,443) | Rp 261,890 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Rp 173,629) | Rp 104,570 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Rp 347,257) | Rp 496,791 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (Rp 364,620) | Rp 379,769 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (Rp 45,143) | Rp 149,637 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Rp 21,704) | Rp 38,584 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Loti (Rp 26,044) | Rp 50,891 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (Rp 1,563) | Rp 2,388 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (Rp 434,071) | Rp 451,365 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (Rp 17,363) | Rp 42,610 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 660 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia
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