Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (¥526) | ¥1,140 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (¥319) | ¥728 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (¥112) | ¥418 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (¥127) | ¥210 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (¥203) | ¥275 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (¥142) | ¥668 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (¥449) | ¥1,129 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (¥135) | ¥710 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (¥135) | ¥393 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (¥142) | ¥255 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (¥561) | ¥1,985 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (¥157) | ¥206 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (¥88) | ¥211 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (¥112,169) | ¥217,328 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (¥74,779) | ¥126,162 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (¥11,217) | ¥16,068 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (¥59,823) | ¥132,665 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (¥44,868) | ¥70,782 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (¥3,739) | ¥9,982 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (¥1,496) | ¥4,119 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (¥29,912) | ¥42,816 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (¥14,956) | ¥15,187 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (¥337) | ¥663 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (¥150) | ¥1,759 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (¥5,982) | ¥7,849 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (¥4,487) | ¥3,745 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (¥7,478) | ¥8,707 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (¥8,974) | ¥16,382 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (¥2,392,939) | ¥2,749,320 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (¥90) | ¥144 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (¥3,379) | ¥11,441 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (¥486) | ¥700 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (¥224) | ¥1,350 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (¥2,243) | ¥5,760 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (¥224) | ¥2,342 | - 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (¥187) | ¥937 | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (¥284) | ¥540 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (¥165) | ¥142 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (¥112) | ¥247 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (¥486) | ¥2,858 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (¥2,243) | ¥4,449 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (¥1,496) | ¥3,459 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (¥2,991) | ¥16,372 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (¥3,141) | ¥3,771 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (¥389) | ¥1,130 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (¥187) | ¥520 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (¥127) | ¥517 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥56,570 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (¥13) | ¥49 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (¥3,739) | ¥9,121 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (¥150) | ¥554 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 601 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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