Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (₨864) | ₨519 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (₨523) | ₨742 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (₨184) | ₨215 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (₨209) | ₨119 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (₨333) | ₨168 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (₨234) | ₨102 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (₨737) | ₨658 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (₨221) | ₨194 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (₨221) | ₨51 | + 330% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (₨233) | ₨220 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (₨921) | ₨2,141 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (₨258) | ₨170 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (₨144) | ₨77 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (₨184,228) | ₨65,360 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (₨122,819) | ₨44,450 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨18,423) | ₨14,918 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (₨98,255) | ₨47,849 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (₨73,691) | ₨35,800 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨6,141) | ₨10,123 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨2,456) | ₨2,270 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (₨49,127) | ₨53,975 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨24,564) | ₨18,356 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨553) | ₨851 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (₨246) | ₨797 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨9,825) | ₨4,868 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨7,369) | ₨7,670 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨12,282) | ₨17,357 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨14,738) | ₨8,106 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (₨3,930,195) | ₨5,697,890 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨147) | ₨146 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (₨5,550) | ₨4,073 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (₨798) | ₨237 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨368) | ₨572 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (₨3,685) | ₨1,768 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (₨368) | ₨1,267 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (₨307) | ₨575 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (₨467) | ₨371 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (₨270) | ₨352 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (₨184) | ₨116 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (₨798) | ₨681 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (₨3,685) | ₨2,016 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨2,456) | ₨1,908 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨4,913) | ₨2,708 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (₨5,158) | ₨4,907 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (₨639) | ₨1,025 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (₨307) | ₨469 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (₨209) | ₨513 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (₨22) | ₨4.02 | + 450% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (₨6,141) | ₨4,729 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (₨246) | ₨237 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 923 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan
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