Cost of Living in Lesotho
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 R | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 500.00 R | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 150.00 R | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 30.01 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 37.51 R | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 26.25 R | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 21.00 R | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 14.00 R | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 18.25 R | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 11.95 R | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 15.88 R | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 25.00 R | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 48.77 R | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 46.50 R | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 41.40 R | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.61 R | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 14.06 R | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 18.15 R | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 18.15 R | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11.68 R | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 9.30 R | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 25.67 R | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 13.60 R | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 R | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 23.58 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 27.51 R | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 85.00 R | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 13.00 R | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 500.00 R | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 13.00 R | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 19.32 R | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 180.00 R | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 21.32 R | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 350,000.00 R | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 270,000.00 R | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,501.56 R | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 340.13 R | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 575.07 R | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 537.61 R | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 0.00 R | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ? | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,150.39 R | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,002.97 R | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 950.17 R | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 700.00 R | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,000.22 R | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,333.63 R | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,666.82 R | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,400.10 R | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,168.45 R | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,833.33 R | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 589.79 R | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 798.68 R | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,686.10 R | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.50 |
Prices in Lesotho
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Last update: 23 November 2025
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Last update: 23 November 2025
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