Cost of living in Lesotho compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Lesotho | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (руб 359) | руб 494 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (руб 217) | руб 393 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (руб 76) | руб 185 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (руб 87) | руб 84 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (руб 138) | руб 116 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (руб 97) | руб 183 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (руб 306) | руб 440 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (руб 92) | руб 107 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (руб 92) | руб 45 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (руб 97) | руб 74 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (руб 382) | руб 664 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (руб 107) | руб 145 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (руб 60) | руб 42 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Lesotho | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (руб 76,470) | руб 85,376 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (руб 50,980) | руб 50,898 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (руб 7,647) | руб 8,096 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (руб 40,784) | руб 41,842 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (руб 30,588) | руб 26,118 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (руб 2,549) | руб 4,479 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (руб 1,020) | руб 543 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (руб 20,392) | руб 23,795 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (руб 10,196) | руб 8,935 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (руб 229) | руб 566 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (руб 102) | руб 964 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Lesotho | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (руб 4,078) | руб 5,185 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (руб 3,059) | руб 3,266 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (руб 5,098) | руб 7,827 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (руб 6,118) | руб 9,868 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Lesotho | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (руб 1,631,367) | руб 2,607,530 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (руб 61) | руб 51 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (руб 2,304) | руб 2,300 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 44% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Lesotho | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (руб 331) | руб 535 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (руб 153) | руб 657 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (руб 1,529) | руб 1,945 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (руб 153) | руб 439 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (руб 127) | руб 244 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (руб 194) | руб 294 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (руб 112) | руб 113 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (руб 76) | руб 153 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (руб 331) | руб 882 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Lesotho | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (руб 1,529) | руб 1,818 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (руб 1,020) | руб 682 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (руб 2,039) | руб 7,843 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (руб 2,141) | руб 4,017 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (руб 265) | руб 484 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (руб 127) | руб 205 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (руб 87) | руб 244 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 72,129 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (руб 9) | руб 2.76 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (руб 2,549) | руб 3,641 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (руб 102) | руб 199 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,198 prices entered by 441 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 16% cheaper than in Russia
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