Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 20% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Loti (₨309) | ₨609 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Loti (₨309) | ₨658 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (₨155) | ₨250 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Loti (₨155) | ₨111 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Loti (₨186) | ₨122 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 Loti (₨165) | ₨116 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (₨618) | ₨513 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (₨186) | ₨182 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (₨186) | ₨47 | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (₨132) | ₨366 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (₨722) | ₨2,635 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Loti (₨206) | ₨127 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Loti (₨108) | ₨56 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 Loti (₨206,145) | ₨56,028 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (₨103,073) | ₨37,189 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨15,461) | ₨9,197 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Loti (₨30,922) | ₨50,256 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500 Loti (₨15,461) | ₨30,769 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨5,154) | ₨8,410 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨2,061) | ₨2,495 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (₨41,229) | ₨40,044 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨20,615) | ₨11,962 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨464) | ₨600 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (₨515) | ₨797 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨8,246) | ₨2,116 | + 290% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨6,184) | ₨3,603 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨10,307) | ₨6,737 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨12,369) | ₨5,639 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (₨3,092,182) | ₨1,997,080 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨119) | ₨112 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 480 Loti (₨4,947) | ₨1,909 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (₨258) | ₨311 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨309) | ₨401 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (₨2,061) | ₨1,486 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (₨309) | ₨514 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (₨292) | ₨303 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (₨309) | ₨309 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (₨515) | ₨189 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (₨258) | ₨133 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (₨515) | ₨394 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (₨1,546) | ₨1,486 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨2,061) | ₨1,191 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨4,123) | ₨3,713 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (₨6,700) | ₨3,615 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (₨722) | ₨885 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (₨412) | ₨325 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (₨206) | ₨393 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (₨10) | ₨4.62 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (₨5,561) | ₨4,249 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (₨464) | ₨216 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,051 prices entered by 460 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan
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