Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (¥540) | ¥1,510 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (¥327) | ¥777 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (¥115) | ¥442 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (¥131) | ¥210 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (¥208) | ¥332 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (¥146) | ¥626 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (¥461) | ¥855 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (¥138) | ¥1,035 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (¥138) | ¥461 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (¥146) | ¥271 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (¥576) | ¥1,299 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (¥161) | ¥205 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (¥90) | ¥227 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (¥115,135) | ¥218,917 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (¥76,757) | ¥128,457 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (¥11,513) | ¥27,749 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (¥61,405) | ¥187,909 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (¥46,054) | ¥76,748 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (¥3,838) | ¥19,268 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (¥1,535) | ¥4,419 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (¥30,703) | ¥43,152 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (¥15,351) | ¥17,240 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (¥345) | ¥1,196 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (¥154) | ¥3,024 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (¥6,141) | ¥6,406 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (¥4,605) | ¥3,885 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (¥7,676) | ¥8,497 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (¥9,211) | ¥10,842 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (¥2,456,209) | ¥3,145,430 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (¥92) | ¥167 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (¥3,469) | ¥13,986 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (¥499) | ¥2,137 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (¥230) | ¥1,967 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (¥2,303) | ¥4,294 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (¥230) | ¥677 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (¥192) | ¥635 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (¥292) | ¥529 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (¥169) | ¥195 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (¥115) | ¥192 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (¥499) | ¥3,899 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (¥2,303) | ¥3,808 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (¥1,535) | ¥3,606 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (¥3,070) | ¥9,510 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (¥3,224) | ¥6,842 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (¥399) | ¥1,086 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (¥192) | ¥566 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (¥130) | ¥564 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥106,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (¥14) | ¥56 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (¥3,838) | ¥12,147 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (¥154) | ¥600 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 801 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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