- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Loti (¥351) | ¥1,054 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Loti (¥351) | ¥698 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Loti (¥78) | ¥436 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Loti (¥138) | ¥205 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 Loti (¥380) | ¥285 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Loti (¥273) | ¥777 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Loti (¥391) | ¥910 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Loti (¥261) | ¥697 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Loti (¥234) | ¥414 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (¥100) | ¥265 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (¥547) | ¥1,538 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (¥152) | ¥203 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Loti (¥141) | ¥198 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Loti (¥156,210) | ¥231,808 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 Loti (¥78,105) | ¥125,591 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (¥11,716) | ¥21,159 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Loti (¥23,431) | ¥113,754 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500 Loti (¥11,716) | ¥74,885 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (¥3,905) | ¥12,611 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (¥1,562) | ¥4,134 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Loti (¥31,242) | ¥55,558 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (¥15,621) | ¥16,830 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (¥351) | ¥693 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (¥391) | ¥1,827 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (¥6,248) | ¥6,829 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (¥4,686) | ¥4,215 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (¥7,810) | ¥8,321 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (¥9,373) | ¥13,972 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (¥2,343,148) | ¥2,590,890 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (¥90) | ¥145 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Loti (¥4,686) | ¥11,257 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (¥195) | ¥1,278 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (¥234) | ¥1,016 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (¥1,562) | ¥3,622 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 Loti (¥234) | ¥630 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (¥221) | ¥707 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (¥234) | ¥455 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (¥391) | ¥137 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (¥195) | ¥217 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (¥391) | ¥2,939 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (¥1,172) | ¥4,035 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (¥1,562) | ¥3,358 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (¥3,124) | ¥12,964 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (¥5,077) | ¥7,899 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (¥547) | ¥880 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (¥312) | ¥491 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (¥156) | ¥560 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (¥8) | ¥56 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (¥4,214) | ¥10,296 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (¥351) | ¥468 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,784 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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