Cost of living in Lesotho compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lesotho | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti ($3.57) | $19 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti ($2.16) | $10 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti ($0.76) | $5.93 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti ($0.86) | $1.09 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti ($1.37) | $4.92 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti ($0.97) | $4.81 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti ($3.04) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti ($0.91) | $4.67 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti ($0.91) | $2.52 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti ($0.96) | $3.12 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti ($3.81) | $16 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti ($1.07) | $2.74 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti ($0.60) | $3.05 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lesotho | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti ($761) | $2,985 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti ($507) | $2,210 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti ($76) | $219 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti ($406) | $1,960 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti ($304) | $1,472 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti ($25) | $149 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti ($10) | $63 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti ($203) | $295 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti ($101) | $136 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti ($2.28) | $14 | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti ($1.01) | $31 | - 97% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lesotho | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti ($41) | $54 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti ($30) | $45 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti ($51) | $93 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti ($61) | $121 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lesotho | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti ($16,235) | $27,744 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti ($0.61) | $1.06 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti ($23) | $82 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 82% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lesotho | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti ($3.30) | $8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti ($1.52) | $21 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti ($15) | $139 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti ($1.52) | $8 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti ($1.27) | $4.85 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti ($1.93) | $6 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti ($1.12) | $4.78 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti ($0.76) | $2.24 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti ($3.30) | $28 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lesotho | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti ($15) | $55 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti ($10) | $28 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti ($20) | $200 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti ($21) | $89 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti ($2.64) | $13 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti ($1.27) | $5.23 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti ($0.86) | $6 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $554 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti ($0.09) | $0.20 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti ($25) | $59 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti ($1.01) | $10 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,970 prices entered by 2,813 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 70% cheaper than in United States
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