Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 225 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 122 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 54 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 71 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 41 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 227 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (Mex$ 20,971) | Mex$ 19,344 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (Mex$ 13,980) | Mex$ 8,617 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Mex$ 2,097) | Mex$ 970 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (Mex$ 11,184) | Mex$ 10,248 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (Mex$ 8,388) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 693 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 387 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (Mex$ 5,592) | Mex$ 6,700 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Mex$ 2,796) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 98 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 94 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Mex$ 1,118) | Mex$ 862 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Mex$ 839) | Mex$ 672 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Mex$ 1,398) | Mex$ 1,520 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Mex$ 1,678) | Mex$ 1,153 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (Mex$ 447,375) | Mex$ 358,397 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 553 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 75 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 188 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 546 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 79 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 49 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 58 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 31 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 29 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 188 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 294 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 150 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 805 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 669 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 122 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 71 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 40 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,185 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (Mex$ 2.52) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 966 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 62 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,460 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.398
MXN
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LSL
Cost of living in Lesotho is 4% cheaper than in Mexico
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