Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (Rp 71,145) | Rp 48,150 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (Rp 43,085) | Rp 54,894 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Rp 15,165) | Rp 30,099 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (Rp 17,206) | Rp 20,570 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (Rp 27,381) | Rp 25,479 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (Rp 19,237) | Rp 16,222 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Rp 60,661) | Rp 59,701 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (Rp 18,198) | Rp 37,956 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Rp 18,198) | Rp 19,374 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (Rp 19,209) | Rp 34,923 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (Rp 75,826) | Rp 356,233 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (Rp 21,241) | Rp 19,537 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (Rp 11,891) | Rp 19,724 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (Rp 15,165,187) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Rp 10,110,124) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Rp 1,516,519) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (Rp 8,088,099) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (Rp 6,066,075) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Rp 505,506) | Rp 813,523 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Rp 202,202) | Rp 354,270 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Rp 4,044,050) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Rp 2,022,025) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Rp 45,496) | Rp 60,481 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (Rp 20,220) | Rp 67,068 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Rp 808,810) | Rp 655,630 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Rp 606,607) | Rp 423,397 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Rp 1,011,012) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Rp 1,213,215) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (Rp 323,523,979) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Rp 12,132) | Rp 8,988 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (Rp 456,868) | Rp 237,123 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (Rp 65,716) | Rp 23,300 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Rp 30,330) | Rp 87,183 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (Rp 303,304) | Rp 254,843 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Rp 30,330) | Rp 49,080 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (Rp 25,275) | Rp 19,454 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (Rp 38,418) | Rp 36,205 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (Rp 22,242) | Rp 18,007 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (Rp 15,165) | Rp 11,130 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (Rp 65,716) | Rp 86,706 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (Rp 303,304) | Rp 166,095 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Rp 202,202) | Rp 104,958 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Rp 404,405) | Rp 520,784 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (Rp 424,625) | Rp 388,033 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (Rp 52,573) | Rp 111,803 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Rp 25,275) | Rp 35,619 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (Rp 17,187) | Rp 47,498 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (Rp 1,820) | Rp 1,799 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (Rp 505,506) | Rp 579,157 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (Rp 20,220) | Rp 28,660 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 956 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia
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