Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 55% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (1,650 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (999 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (352 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (399 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (635 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (446 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (1,407 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (422 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (422 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (445 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (1,758 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (493 ₦) | 535 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (276 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 63% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (351,698 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (234,465 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (35,170 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (187,572 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (140,679 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (11,723 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (4,689 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (93,786 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (46,893 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (1,055 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (469 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (18,757 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (14,068 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (23,447 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (28,136 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (7,502,896 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (281 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (10,595 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (1,524 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 298% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (703 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (7,034 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (703 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (586 ₦) | 835 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (891 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (516 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (352 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (1,524 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (7,034 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (4,689 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (9,379 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (9,848 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (1,219 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (586 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (399 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (42 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (11,723 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (469 ₦) | 519 ₦ | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 317 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 43% cheaper than in Nigeria
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