- 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 (₨429) | ₨528 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Loti (₨429) | ₨604 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Loti (₨95) | ₨214 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Loti (₨168) | ₨108 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49 Loti (₨464) | ₨121 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Loti (₨334) | ₨82 | + 309% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Loti (₨477) | ₨437 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Loti (₨318) | ₨153 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Loti (₨286) | ₨40 | + 620% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (₨123) | ₨314 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Loti (₨668) | ₨2,141 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (₨186) | ₨117 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Loti (₨172) | ₨55 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Loti (₨190,804) | ₨57,018 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 Loti (₨95,402) | ₨35,866 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (₨14,310) | ₨7,949 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Loti (₨28,621) | ₨44,615 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500 Loti (₨14,310) | ₨25,314 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (₨4,770) | ₨6,795 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (₨1,908) | ₨2,652 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Loti (₨38,161) | ₨39,920 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (₨19,080) | ₨11,091 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (₨429) | ₨499 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Loti (₨477) | ₨947 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (₨7,632) | ₨2,542 | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (₨5,724) | ₨4,026 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (₨9,540) | ₨6,025 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (₨11,448) | ₨5,302 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Loti (₨2,862,059) | ₨1,796,100 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (₨110) | ₨89 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Loti (₨5,724) | ₨2,526 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Loti (₨239) | ₨227 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (₨286) | ₨639 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Loti (₨1,908) | ₨2,133 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 Loti (₨286) | ₨444 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (₨270) | ₨268 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (₨286) | ₨340 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Loti (₨477) | ₨142 | + 235% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (₨239) | ₨109 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Loti (₨477) | ₨627 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Loti (₨1,431) | ₨1,501 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (₨1,908) | ₨1,126 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (₨3,816) | ₨3,688 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 650 Loti (₨6,201) | ₨3,095 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Loti (₨668) | ₨526 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Loti (₨382) | ₨391 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Loti (₨191) | ₨548 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Loti (₨10) | ₨29 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539 Loti (₨5,147) | ₨3,850 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Loti (₨429) | ₨182 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,655 prices entered by 549 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan
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