Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (6,222 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (3,768 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (1,326 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (1,503 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Loti (2,652 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (1,682 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (5,305 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Loti (1,945 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (1,591 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Loti (1,503 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 Loti (5,305 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 1,084 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Loti (1,238 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 48% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,000 Loti (530,475 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (884,125 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (132,619 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (707,300 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (530,475 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (44,206 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (17,683 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (353,650 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (176,825 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (3,979 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (1,768 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 212% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 212% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 700 Loti (61,889 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (53,048 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Loti (123,778 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (106,095 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Loti (8,841,253 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Loti (1,591 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 530 Loti (46,859 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (5,747 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (2,652 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (26,524 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (2,652 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (2,431 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (3,360 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Loti (2,652 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (1,326 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (2,210 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lesotho | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (26,524 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (17,683 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (35,365 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (37,133 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (4,597 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (2,210 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Loti (2,652 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (159 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (44,206 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (1,768 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 243 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria
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