Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 18% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (₨1,022) | ₨972 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (₨619) | ₨1,004 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (₨218) | ₨365 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (₨247) | ₨170 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (₨393) | ₨285 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (₨276) | ₨255 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (₨871) | ₨1,139 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (₨261) | ₨290 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (₨261) | ₨117 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (₨276) | ₨549 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (₨1,089) | ₨2,784 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (₨305) | ₨289 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (₨171) | ₨191 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (₨217,761) | ₨115,670 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (₨145,174) | ₨70,950 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨21,776) | ₨25,995 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (₨116,139) | ₨59,502 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (₨87,104) | ₨50,821 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨7,259) | ₨20,152 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨2,903) | ₨2,097 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (₨58,070) | ₨71,636 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨29,035) | ₨23,262 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨653) | ₨1,718 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (₨290) | ₨1,977 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨11,614) | ₨3,426 | + 239% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨8,710) | ₨6,254 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨14,517) | ₨13,199 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨17,421) | ₨8,569 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (₨4,645,568) | ₨4,456,060 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨174) | ₨270 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (₨6,560) | ₨4,626 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 31% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (₨944) | ₨1,015 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨436) | ₨1,391 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (₨4,355) | ₨3,667 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (₨436) | ₨521 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (₨363) | ₨922 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (₨552) | ₨736 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (₨319) | ₨249 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (₨218) | ₨242 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (₨944) | ₨860 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lesotho | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (₨4,355) | ₨3,545 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨2,903) | ₨2,089 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨5,807) | ₨2,959 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (₨6,097) | ₨7,109 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (₨755) | ₨880 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (₨363) | ₨669 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (₨247) | ₨745 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (₨26) | ₨3.79 | + 589% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (₨7,259) | ₨3,764 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (₨290) | ₨415 | - 30% | |
| 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 1,757 prices entered by 444 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan
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