Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Peru
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Lesotho is 41% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Lesotho | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (S/. 14) | S/. 24 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (S/. 8) | S/. 21 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (S/. 2.91) | S/. 9 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (S/. 3.30) | S/. 5.27 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (S/. 5.26) | S/. 10 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (S/. 3.69) | S/. 4.19 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (S/. 12) | S/. 14 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (S/. 3.49) | S/. 5.11 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (S/. 3.49) | S/. 3.41 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (S/. 3.69) | S/. 6 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (S/. 15) | S/. 44 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | S/. 8 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (S/. 2.28) | S/. 2.45 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Lesotho is 18% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Lesotho | Peru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (S/. 2,911) | S/. 2,975 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (S/. 1,941) | S/. 1,493 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (S/. 291) | S/. 215 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (S/. 1,552) | S/. 1,846 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (S/. 1,164) | S/. 1,260 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (S/. 97) | S/. 150 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (S/. 39) | S/. 76 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (S/. 776) | S/. 1,250 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (S/. 388) | S/. 487 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (S/. 9) | S/. 39 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (S/. 3.88) | S/. 23 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Lesotho is about the same as in Peru | ||||
Lesotho | Peru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (S/. 155) | S/. 149 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (S/. 116) | S/. 112 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (S/. 194) | S/. 253 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (S/. 233) | S/. 239 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Lesotho is 28% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Lesotho | Peru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (S/. 62,100) | S/. 63,636 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (S/. 2.33) | S/. 4.73 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (S/. 88) | S/. 131 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Lesotho is 59% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Lesotho | Peru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (S/. 13) | S/. 22 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (S/. 5.82) | S/. 29 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (S/. 58) | S/. 86 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (S/. 5.82) | S/. 23 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (S/. 4.85) | S/. 17 | - 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (S/. 7) | S/. 19 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (S/. 4.27) | S/. 5.61 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (S/. 2.91) | S/. 6 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (S/. 13) | S/. 31 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Lesotho is 27% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Lesotho | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (S/. 58) | S/. 50 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (S/. 39) | S/. 32 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (S/. 78) | S/. 124 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (S/. 82) | S/. 121 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (S/. 10) | S/. 36 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (S/. 4.85) | S/. 16 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (S/. 3.30) | S/. 10 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 3,260 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (S/. 0.35) | S/. 0.55 | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (S/. 97) | S/. 137 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (S/. 3.88) | S/. 18 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,330 prices entered by 278 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 28% cheaper than in Peru
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