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Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Loti (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 123 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Loti (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 98 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Loti (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 67 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Loti (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 Loti (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 31 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Loti (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 22 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Loti (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 64 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Loti (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 39 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Loti (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 213 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Loti (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Loti (Mex$ 26,786) | Mex$ 19,767 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 Loti (Mex$ 13,393) | Mex$ 10,277 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (Mex$ 2,009) | Mex$ 2,121 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Loti (Mex$ 4,018) | Mex$ 11,983 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500 Loti (Mex$ 2,009) | Mex$ 6,664 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 1,763 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 378 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Loti (Mex$ 5,357) | Mex$ 8,315 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (Mex$ 2,679) | Mex$ 2,191 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 114 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 93 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (Mex$ 1,071) | Mex$ 869 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (Mex$ 804) | Mex$ 672 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (Mex$ 1,339) | Mex$ 1,561 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (Mex$ 1,607) | Mex$ 1,359 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (Mex$ 401,790) | Mex$ 320,404 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Loti (Mex$ 804) | Mex$ 471 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 78 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 201 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 554 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 80 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 50 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 60 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 28 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 31 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 132 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 420 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 141 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (Mex$ 536) | Mex$ 1,239 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 788 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 115 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 56 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 47 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,417 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (Mex$ 1.34) | Mex$ 1.55 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 862 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 53 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,855 prices entered by 1,047 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.339
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Cost of living in Lesotho is about the same as in Mexico
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