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Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Loti (Rp 44,294) | Rp 67,984 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Loti (Rp 44,294) | Rp 49,814 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Loti (Rp 9,843) | Rp 30,274 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Loti (Rp 17,355) | Rp 19,634 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 Loti (Rp 47,869) | Rp 23,198 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Loti (Rp 34,451) | Rp 15,178 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Loti (Rp 49,215) | Rp 70,887 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Loti (Rp 32,845) | Rp 40,336 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Loti (Rp 29,529) | Rp 20,381 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (Rp 12,641) | Rp 31,325 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (Rp 68,902) | Rp 441,343 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (Rp 19,168) | Rp 18,270 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Loti (Rp 17,718) | Rp 15,610 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Loti (Rp 19,686,199) | Rp 14,560,000 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 Loti (Rp 9,843,099) | Rp 8,784,200 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Rp 1,476,465) | Rp 960,173 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Loti (Rp 2,952,930) | Rp 8,647,480 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500 Loti (Rp 1,476,465) | Rp 5,093,470 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Rp 492,155) | Rp 679,229 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Rp 196,862) | Rp 247,500 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Loti (Rp 3,937,240) | Rp 4,430,410 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Rp 1,968,620) | Rp 1,785,720 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Rp 44,294) | Rp 62,053 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (Rp 49,215) | Rp 66,188 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Rp 787,448) | Rp 691,004 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Rp 590,586) | Rp 435,770 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Rp 984,310) | Rp 1,027,710 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Rp 1,181,172) | Rp 1,451,840 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (Rp 295,292,978) | Rp 502,514,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Rp 11,397) | Rp 9,196 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Loti (Rp 590,586) | Rp 409,955 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (Rp 24,608) | Rp 30,248 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Rp 29,529) | Rp 91,743 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (Rp 196,862) | Rp 336,389 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 Loti (Rp 29,529) | Rp 43,144 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (Rp 27,846) | Rp 23,875 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (Rp 29,529) | Rp 36,922 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (Rp 49,215) | Rp 15,996 | + 208% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (Rp 24,608) | Rp 14,884 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (Rp 49,215) | Rp 88,700 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (Rp 147,646) | Rp 217,146 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Rp 196,862) | Rp 100,476 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Rp 393,724) | Rp 1,035,310 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (Rp 639,801) | Rp 515,708 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (Rp 68,902) | Rp 120,440 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (Rp 39,372) | Rp 46,836 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (Rp 19,686) | Rp 60,579 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,876,940 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (Rp 984) | Rp 1,651 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (Rp 531,010) | Rp 811,191 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (Rp 44,294) | Rp 25,338 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,385 prices entered by 298 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
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