Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Mexico
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Lesotho is 65% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Lesotho | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 267 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 147 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 68 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 26 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 45 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 26 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 86 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 48 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 32 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 28 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 258 | - 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 34 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 24 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Lesotho is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Lesotho | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (Mex$ 13,491) | Mex$ 20,174 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Mex$ 8,994) | Mex$ 10,383 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Mex$ 1,349) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (Mex$ 7,195) | Mex$ 12,588 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (Mex$ 5,396) | Mex$ 6,783 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 721 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 399 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Mex$ 3,598) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Mex$ 1,799) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 115 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 126 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Lesotho is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Lesotho | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Mex$ 720) | Mex$ 967 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 718 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Mex$ 899) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 1,262 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Lesotho is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Lesotho | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (Mex$ 287,806) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 559 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Lesotho is 61% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Lesotho | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 91 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 205 | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 592 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 74 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 60 | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 69 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 39 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 35 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 245 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Lesotho is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Lesotho | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 358 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 155 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 723 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 766 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 163 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 79 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 45 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,723 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (Mex$ 1.62) | Mex$ 2.26 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 888 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 78 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 42% cheaper than in Mexico
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