Cost of Living in Lesotho
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.35 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 28.04 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.35 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.87 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.33 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.63 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.07 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.79 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.16 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.74 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.90 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1.59 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.03 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.89 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2.58 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.88 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.13 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.13 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.58 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.60 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.85 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.98 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.47 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.71 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.30 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.81 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 31.15 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 0.81 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.20 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 11.21 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.28 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 21,805.52 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 16,821.40 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 217.49 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 21.13 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 36.09 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 33.45 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 0.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ? | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 71.51 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,494.16 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 42.83 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 43.61 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 105.85 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 145.26 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 166.08 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 87.18 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 445.85 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 176.52 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 36.74 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 49.76 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 784.13 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.50 | |
Prices in Lesotho
This country had 74 entries in the past 12 months by 8 different contributors.
Last update: 16 January 2026
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Last update: 16 January 2026
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