Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Loti (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 175 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 110 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 54 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Loti (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Loti (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 33 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 Loti (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 68 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 40 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 225 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Loti (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 29 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Loti (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Loti (Mex$ 25,305) | Mex$ 18,683 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Mex$ 12,652) | Mex$ 8,677 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Mex$ 1,898) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Loti (Mex$ 3,796) | Mex$ 10,851 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500 Loti (Mex$ 1,898) | Mex$ 5,624 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 851 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 378 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Mex$ 5,061) | Mex$ 7,447 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Mex$ 2,530) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 101 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 84 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Mex$ 1,012) | Mex$ 841 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 615 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Mex$ 1,265) | Mex$ 1,536 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Mex$ 1,518) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (Mex$ 379,569) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 498 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 81 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 198 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 539 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 69 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 48 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 56 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 29 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 188 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 345 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 139 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 966 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 663 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 114 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 61 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 40 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,578 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (Mex$ 1.27) | Mex$ 1.89 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 919 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 57 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,488 prices entered by 1,377 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.265
MXN
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LSL
Cost of living in Lesotho is 14% cheaper than in Mexico
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