Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 52% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Loti (Rp 25,114) | Rp 62,230 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Loti (Rp 25,114) | Rp 52,137 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Rp 12,557) | Rp 30,582 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Loti (Rp 12,557) | Rp 18,388 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Loti (Rp 15,069) | Rp 26,104 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 Loti (Rp 13,394) | Rp 14,341 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Rp 50,229) | Rp 77,272 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (Rp 15,069) | Rp 38,806 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Rp 15,069) | Rp 19,485 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (Rp 10,751) | Rp 32,212 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (Rp 58,600) | Rp 339,997 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Loti (Rp 16,743) | Rp 15,796 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Loti (Rp 8,790) | Rp 17,158 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Loti (Rp 16,742,843) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Rp 8,371,421) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Rp 1,255,713) | Rp 772,430 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Loti (Rp 2,511,426) | Rp 6,942,790 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500 Loti (Rp 1,255,713) | Rp 3,311,200 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Rp 418,571) | Rp 502,555 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Rp 167,428) | Rp 285,184 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Rp 3,348,569) | Rp 4,793,310 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Rp 1,674,284) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Rp 37,671) | Rp 69,682 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (Rp 41,857) | Rp 51,169 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Rp 669,714) | Rp 655,076 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Rp 502,285) | Rp 457,119 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Rp 837,142) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Rp 1,004,571) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (Rp 251,142,645) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Rp 9,693) | Rp 9,156 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (Rp 378,298) | Rp 330,672 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (Rp 20,929) | Rp 30,938 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Rp 25,114) | Rp 82,186 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (Rp 167,428) | Rp 280,243 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Rp 25,114) | Rp 38,725 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (Rp 23,682) | Rp 26,962 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (Rp 25,114) | Rp 34,072 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (Rp 41,857) | Rp 16,791 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (Rp 20,929) | Rp 13,618 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (Rp 41,857) | Rp 63,841 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (Rp 125,571) | Rp 184,270 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Rp 167,428) | Rp 105,975 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Rp 334,857) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (Rp 544,142) | Rp 413,601 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (Rp 58,600) | Rp 152,100 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (Rp 33,486) | Rp 44,543 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (Rp 16,743) | Rp 59,628 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (Rp 837) | Rp 1,635 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (Rp 451,616) | Rp 597,783 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (Rp 37,671) | Rp 24,831 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,138 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia
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