Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Indonesia
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Lesotho is 45% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (Rp 54,569) | Rp 45,378 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (Rp 33,047) | Rp 54,330 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Rp 11,632) | Rp 27,591 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (Rp 13,197) | Rp 19,722 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (Rp 21,002) | Rp 26,707 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (Rp 14,755) | Rp 18,501 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Rp 46,528) | Rp 56,542 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (Rp 13,958) | Rp 42,973 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Rp 13,958) | Rp 22,558 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (Rp 14,734) | Rp 34,959 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (Rp 58,159) | Rp 337,317 | - 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (Rp 16,292) | Rp 20,426 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (Rp 9,121) | Rp 17,971 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Lesotho is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (Rp 11,631,885) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Rp 7,754,590) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Rp 1,163,188) | Rp 496,641 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (Rp 6,203,672) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (Rp 4,652,754) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Rp 387,729) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Rp 155,092) | Rp 400,530 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Rp 3,101,836) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Rp 1,550,918) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Rp 34,896) | Rp 43,866 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (Rp 15,509) | Rp 71,573 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Lesotho is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Rp 620,367) | Rp 624,572 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Rp 465,275) | Rp 439,901 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Rp 775,459) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Rp 930,551) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Lesotho is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (Rp 248,146,880) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Rp 9,306) | Rp 11,904 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (Rp 350,424) | Rp 150,291 | + 133% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Lesotho is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (Rp 50,405) | Rp 36,367 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Rp 23,264) | Rp 60,467 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (Rp 232,638) | Rp 313,421 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Rp 23,264) | Rp 130,123 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (Rp 19,386) | Rp 19,595 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (Rp 29,467) | Rp 34,558 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (Rp 17,060) | Rp 30,035 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (Rp 11,632) | Rp 15,580 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (Rp 50,405) | Rp 88,350 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Lesotho is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Lesotho | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (Rp 232,638) | Rp 216,012 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Rp 155,092) | Rp 104,481 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Rp 310,184) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (Rp 325,693) | Rp 383,761 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (Rp 40,324) | Rp 162,937 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Rp 19,386) | Rp 36,298 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (Rp 13,183) | Rp 40,791 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (Rp 1,396) | Rp 2,029 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (Rp 387,729) | Rp 496,553 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (Rp 15,509) | Rp 35,528 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia
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