- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 2% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Loti (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 120 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Loti (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 95 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Loti (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 67 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Loti (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 Loti (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 31 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Loti (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 20 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Loti (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 62 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Loti (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 38 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Loti (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 24 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 223 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Loti (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Loti (Mex$ 28,124) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 Loti (Mex$ 14,062) | Mex$ 10,212 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Mex$ 2,109) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Loti (Mex$ 4,219) | Mex$ 11,923 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500 Loti (Mex$ 2,109) | Mex$ 6,753 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 381 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Loti (Mex$ 5,625) | Mex$ 8,039 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Mex$ 2,812) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 105 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 87 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Mex$ 1,125) | Mex$ 811 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 667 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Mex$ 1,406) | Mex$ 1,489 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Mex$ 1,687) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (Mex$ 421,853) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Loti (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 464 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 75 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 189 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 548 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 70 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 48 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 54 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 27 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 124 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 378 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 136 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Mex$ 562) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (Mex$ 914) | Mex$ 742 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 103 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 54 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 44 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,278 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (Mex$ 1.41) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 724 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 52 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,217 prices entered by 1,174 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.406
MXN
/
LSL
Cost of living in Lesotho is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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