Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Japan
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (¥581) | ¥1,043 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (¥352) | ¥796 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (¥124) | ¥518 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (¥140) | ¥219 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Loti (¥248) | ¥320 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (¥157) | ¥564 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (¥495) | ¥1,287 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Loti (¥182) | ¥611 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (¥149) | ¥399 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Loti (¥140) | ¥307 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 Loti (¥495) | ¥1,249 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥203 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Loti (¥116) | ¥177 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,000 Loti (¥49,537) | ¥358,144 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (¥82,562) | ¥172,957 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (¥12,384) | ¥20,112 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (¥66,049) | ¥167,408 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (¥49,537) | ¥104,544 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (¥4,128) | ¥13,280 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (¥1,651) | ¥4,420 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (¥33,025) | ¥61,842 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (¥16,512) | ¥10,283 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (¥372) | ¥1,221 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (¥165) | ¥2,831 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 700 Loti (¥5,779) | ¥8,396 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (¥4,954) | ¥5,233 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Loti (¥11,559) | ¥9,285 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (¥9,907) | ¥12,490 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Loti (¥825,618) | ¥2,997,460 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Loti (¥149) | ¥169 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 530 Loti (¥4,376) | ¥9,067 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 74% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (¥537) | ¥2,533 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (¥248) | ¥2,993 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (¥2,477) | ¥6,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (¥248) | ¥1,337 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (¥227) | ¥948 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (¥314) | ¥622 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Loti (¥248) | ¥224 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (¥124) | ¥204 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (¥206) | ¥4,495 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lesotho | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (¥2,477) | ¥5,113 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (¥1,651) | ¥3,833 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (¥3,302) | ¥12,839 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (¥3,468) | ¥7,916 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (¥429) | ¥1,898 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (¥206) | ¥532 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Loti (¥248) | ¥696 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (¥15) | ¥52 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (¥4,128) | ¥9,541 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (¥165) | ¥598 | - 72% | |
| 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 769 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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