Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (₨719) | ₨477 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (₨436) | ₨617 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (₨153) | ₨253 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (₨174) | ₨112 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (₨277) | ₨147 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (₨194) | ₨86 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (₨613) | ₨736 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (₨184) | ₨147 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (₨184) | ₨52 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (₨194) | ₨285 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (₨767) | ₨1,607 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (₨215) | ₨134 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (₨120) | ₨80 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (₨153,316) | ₨65,208 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (₨102,211) | ₨40,062 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨15,332) | ₨11,662 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (₨81,769) | ₨44,902 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (₨61,327) | ₨32,659 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨5,111) | ₨8,932 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨2,044) | ₨2,577 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (₨40,884) | ₨44,480 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨20,442) | ₨20,812 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨460) | ₨667 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (₨204) | ₨518 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨8,177) | ₨3,054 | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨6,133) | ₨5,408 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨10,221) | ₨8,399 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨12,265) | ₨5,912 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (₨3,270,748) | ₨2,463,580 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨123) | ₨107 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (₨4,619) | ₨2,108 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (₨664) | ₨260 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨307) | ₨616 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (₨3,066) | ₨1,831 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (₨307) | ₨463 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (₨256) | ₨350 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (₨388) | ₨441 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (₨225) | ₨189 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (₨153) | ₨169 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (₨664) | ₨480 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (₨3,066) | ₨1,790 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨2,044) | ₨1,454 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨4,088) | ₨2,679 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (₨4,293) | ₨3,680 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (₨531) | ₨850 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (₨256) | ₨437 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (₨174) | ₨448 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (₨18) | ₨39 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (₨5,111) | ₨4,106 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (₨204) | ₨267 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,853 prices entered by 464 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan
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