Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (¥489) | ¥954 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (¥296) | ¥699 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (¥104) | ¥444 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (¥118) | ¥200 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (¥188) | ¥253 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (¥132) | ¥622 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (¥417) | ¥903 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (¥125) | ¥771 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (¥125) | ¥384 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (¥132) | ¥306 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (¥521) | ¥1,331 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (¥146) | ¥199 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (¥82) | ¥226 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (¥104,189) | ¥268,095 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (¥69,460) | ¥150,794 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (¥10,419) | ¥23,880 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (¥55,568) | ¥140,127 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (¥41,676) | ¥77,433 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (¥3,473) | ¥12,855 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (¥1,389) | ¥4,197 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (¥27,784) | ¥63,991 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (¥13,892) | ¥10,809 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (¥313) | ¥901 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (¥139) | ¥2,418 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (¥5,557) | ¥6,941 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (¥4,168) | ¥4,416 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (¥6,946) | ¥8,088 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (¥8,335) | ¥12,131 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (¥2,222,705) | ¥2,676,280 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (¥83) | ¥136 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (¥3,139) | ¥10,384 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (¥451) | ¥1,225 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (¥208) | ¥1,626 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (¥2,084) | ¥6,148 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (¥208) | ¥812 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (¥174) | ¥655 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (¥264) | ¥501 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (¥153) | ¥170 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (¥104) | ¥229 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (¥451) | ¥2,983 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (¥2,084) | ¥3,633 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (¥1,389) | ¥3,657 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (¥2,778) | ¥12,969 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (¥2,917) | ¥6,422 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (¥361) | ¥1,122 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (¥174) | ¥445 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (¥118) | ¥556 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (¥13) | ¥40 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (¥3,473) | ¥9,497 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (¥139) | ¥525 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 883 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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