- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Loti (₨460) | ₨557 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Loti (₨460) | ₨619 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Loti (₨102) | ₨219 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Loti (₨180) | ₨108 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 Loti (₨497) | ₨122 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Loti (₨358) | ₨79 | + 353% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Loti (₨511) | ₨613 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Loti (₨341) | ₨156 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Loti (₨307) | ₨39 | + 678% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (₨131) | ₨283 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (₨716) | ₨2,980 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (₨199) | ₨116 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Loti (₨184) | ₨57 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Loti (₨204,562) | ₨56,589 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 Loti (₨102,281) | ₨35,418 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨15,342) | ₨8,319 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Loti (₨30,684) | ₨46,212 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500 Loti (₨15,342) | ₨29,470 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨5,114) | ₨6,959 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨2,046) | ₨2,729 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Loti (₨40,912) | ₨41,526 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨20,456) | ₨11,677 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨460) | ₨499 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (₨511) | ₨1,031 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨8,182) | ₨2,663 | + 207% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨6,137) | ₨4,551 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨10,228) | ₨6,644 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨12,274) | ₨6,006 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (₨3,068,423) | ₨2,115,150 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨118) | ₨92 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Loti (₨6,137) | ₨2,561 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (₨256) | ₨241 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨307) | ₨748 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (₨2,046) | ₨2,396 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 Loti (₨307) | ₨445 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (₨289) | ₨320 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (₨307) | ₨365 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (₨511) | ₨158 | + 223% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (₨256) | ₨112 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (₨511) | ₨589 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 18% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (₨1,534) | ₨1,589 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨2,046) | ₨1,181 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨4,091) | ₨3,978 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (₨6,648) | ₨3,176 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (₨716) | ₨1,228 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (₨409) | ₨389 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (₨205) | ₨548 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨57,145 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (₨10) | ₨52 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (₨5,518) | ₨3,979 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (₨460) | ₨281 | + 64% | |
| 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 4,262 prices entered by 540 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan
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