Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Loti (¥227) | ¥1,030 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Loti (¥227) | ¥723 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (¥114) | ¥464 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Loti (¥114) | ¥214 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Loti (¥136) | ¥284 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 Loti (¥121) | ¥501 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (¥454) | ¥1,191 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (¥136) | ¥734 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (¥136) | ¥385 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (¥97) | ¥257 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (¥530) | ¥1,788 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Loti (¥151) | ¥217 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Loti (¥79) | ¥244 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Loti (¥151,413) | ¥229,251 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (¥75,707) | ¥119,039 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (¥11,356) | ¥14,600 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Loti (¥22,712) | ¥136,696 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500 Loti (¥11,356) | ¥114,972 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (¥3,785) | ¥10,415 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (¥1,514) | ¥3,500 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (¥30,283) | ¥40,095 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (¥15,141) | ¥10,420 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (¥341) | ¥803 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (¥379) | ¥1,906 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (¥6,057) | ¥5,921 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (¥4,542) | ¥4,587 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (¥7,571) | ¥8,447 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (¥9,085) | ¥12,915 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (¥2,271,202) | ¥2,936,380 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (¥88) | ¥143 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 480 Loti (¥3,634) | ¥9,719 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (¥189) | ¥1,375 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (¥227) | ¥807 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (¥1,514) | ¥8,290 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (¥227) | ¥543 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (¥214) | ¥696 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (¥227) | ¥558 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (¥379) | ¥186 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (¥189) | ¥229 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (¥379) | ¥2,634 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (¥1,136) | ¥3,927 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (¥1,514) | ¥3,170 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (¥3,028) | ¥10,399 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (¥4,921) | ¥7,477 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (¥530) | ¥1,286 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (¥303) | ¥495 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (¥151) | ¥522 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,253 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (¥8) | ¥26 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (¥4,084) | ¥8,663 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (¥341) | ¥480 | - 29% | |
| 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 1,272 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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